According to Southern Metropolis Daily, a recent typical case announced by the Cybersecurity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security reveals a concerning new model of online misinformation. The public security authorities in Guangzhou, Guangdong, successfully cracked a criminal gang that used artificial intelligence tools to produce false information on a large scale, arresting 6 criminal suspects. The gang aimed to earn traffic revenue from online platforms and employed meticulously planned criminal tactics: recruiting part-time workers to register social media accounts, using AI tools to quickly rewrite popular articles, and batch publishing false information. Statistics show that the gang has published more than 500,000 pieces of traffic-driving graphic information.

Recently, the Xiamen police uncovered a case involving the use of AI technology to create fake videos. A 32-year-old man, Ren (from Hubei), was arrested for allegedly disseminating false information. Ren generated fake content and images and then created a video using AI technology, which he posted on Today’s Headlines. The video spread rumors about an elderly person being beaten in Guangdong and their grandson committing suicide by jumping into a river, attracting widespread attention. His aim was to increase followers and traffic for profit. Ren admitted that it only takes two to three minutes to create videos using AI technology. The police have taken criminal coercive measures against Ren; this incident serves as a warning.

A new study has developed a new AI tool that makes it easier to detect lies, but only some people agree to use it. Traditional lie detectors appear to measure a person's breathing rate, pulse, blood pressure, and sweating to determine if they are lying, but this 85-year-old technology has long been proven incorrect by scientists. Essentially, the possibility of false positives and the subjectivity of interpreting the results greatly weaken the practicality of lie detectors. Notably, their result

The medical research team at Flinders University has issued an urgent warning, highlighting that Generative AI can easily create false information in the health sector, raising community concerns. Using Generative AI tools, the research team generated 100 misleading blog posts, 20 deceptive images, and a deepfake video within an hour. Experts are calling for government regulation to prevent misuse while emphasizing the importance of active participation from healthcare professionals in AI oversight. The study underscores the urgency of AI regulation and advocates for transparent processes for monitoring, reporting, and...