In today’s digital age, the application of artificial intelligence has expanded across various fields. Recent studies show that AI-generated social media influencers can effectively disseminate cancer prevention information at a low cost, becoming a new option for public health communication. Cancer has been one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite advances in treatment methods, prevention remains the most effective way to reduce the cancer burden. According to statistics, over two-thirds of early cancer deaths in 2020 were preventable. However, most existing digital resources are largely unknown to the target audience, especially among younger individuals.

The AI image detection system developed by Tencent's Hongyuan Security Team's Zhuque Laboratory can determine if an image is AI-generated within a few seconds by uploading the image and waiting for verification. The system primarily distinguishes between real images and AI-generated images by capturing differences, such as AI-generated images sometimes defying common sense logic, showing unrealistic content like dogs flying with wings or cats smoking cigars.

Recently, Apple Inc. announced the suspension of all news and entertainment app summary notifications in the latest developer previews of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 due to severe misinformation in AI-generated news summaries. This adjustment stems from a complaint made by the BBC, which pointed out that Apple’s AI system seriously distorted facts in a report, falsely claiming that Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, chose to shoot.

Recently, an engineer named STS3D created a chilling robot rifle that can not only aim and shoot based on ChatGPT's commands but also boasts impressive reaction speed and accuracy. However, this invention has sparked widespread discussions, particularly concerning concerns about turning technologies from fictional sci-fi stories into reality. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, and in a video circulated on social media by image licensing provider Midjourney, STS3D demonstrated his robot.

YouTube recently announced a collaboration with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help celebrities and creators identify content on the platform using their AI-generated images and submit removal requests. This technology is planned to be tested early next year, initially focusing on celebrities and athletes, before expanding to 'top YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other leading partners representing talent.' Last year, CAA launched CAAVault, a service that scans and stores its clients' digital images.

Recently, a video has sparked widespread attention online, featuring an account impersonating Zhang Wenhong in a live stream selling a type of protein bar. Many netizens began to question, 'Is Zhang Wenhong really selling products?' Even more concerning is that some elderly viewers believed the video to be genuine, with some placing orders and sharing the information in social groups. After investigation, it was confirmed that the Zhang Wenhong in the video was not a real person, but a deepfake generated through AI technology. Zhang Wenhong has responded, indicating that there is more than one such fraudulent account.

In a recent series of Threads posts, Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized the need for social media users to be vigilant in the face of the growing prevalence of AI-generated content. He pointed out that the images and information users see online may not be real, as AI technology is now capable of creating content that closely resembles reality. To help users better assess the authenticity of information, Mosseri mentioned that users should consider the source of the content, and social platforms also bear responsibility.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, stated on social media that users should be wary of images they see online, especially those that can easily be mistaken for reality, such as AI-generated content. Mosseri emphasized that AI technology has significantly enhanced its ability to produce realistic content, so users should approach this content with caution and consider its source, while social platforms have a responsibility to assist in this matter. He wrote, 'As an internet platform, it is our duty to label AI-generated content as much as possible.'

With the proliferation of deepfake technology, the amount of false content online has surged. According to data from the ID verification platform Sumsub, the number of deepfakes quadrupled from 2023 to 2024, accounting for 7% of all fraud in 2024. This includes various forms such as identity impersonation, account takeover, and complex social engineering attacks. To tackle this challenge, Meta has recently launched a new watermark tool - Meta Video Seal, aimed at helping with AI-generated content.

Recently, a lawyer in Texas was penalized for using AI-generated fake cases and citations in court documents. This incident has reignited concerns over the use of AI tools by lawyers in legal work. The case involved a wrongful termination lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midjourney.

ESPN is developing an AI-generated virtual character named FACTS for its Saturday college football show SEC Nation. This virtual character will use information from ESPN Analytics, including the Football Power Index (FPI), player and team statistics, and game schedules, to enhance education and enjoyment in sports analysis. Image: ESPN FACTS is described as ESPN's first statistician Howie Schwab.