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.

A recent study reveals that readers struggle to distinguish between poems created by human poets and those generated by artificial intelligence. Surprisingly, many participants rated the AI-generated poems even higher than those by renowned poets. This research was conducted by Brian Porter, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, and his team, with results published this week in Nature Scientific Reports. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, selected by the Midjourney research team's licensing service.

Recently, The Wall Street Journal has been conducting a new experiment by introducing AI-generated article summaries that appear at the top of news reports in the form of 'key points.' The first test of this feature appeared in a report about Trump's Department of Education plans. To validate the effectiveness of this new feature, The Wall Street Journal has opened feedback channels to understand users' actual needs. The content of these 'key point' summaries is generated by AI tools and edited before publication. The summary box clearly indicates this.

Recently, a study conducted jointly by Ruhr University Bochum, GESIS Leibniz Institute, and CISPA Helmholtz Center revealed that accounts on X (formerly Twitter) using AI-generated avatars only account for 0.052% of all accounts. Researchers analyzed nearly 15 million X accounts and found that 7,723 accounts used AI-generated avatars. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. These accounts exhibited significant characteristics.

With the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, tech companies like Google and Meta are using user comments or reviews to generate AI responses on their platforms, which may lead to new defamation law risks. Legal experts in Australia point out that when users post allegedly defamatory comments on Google or Facebook, it is typically the users themselves who face legal liability. However, a significant ruling by the High Court of Australia in the Dylan Voller case in 2021 held that platforms hosting defamatory comments, such as social media pages, may also be held responsible for them.