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Cops detect five VIP deepfake videos linked to investment scams • Mar. 11, 2025, 2:35 PM ET (The Star)
AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections • Feb. 24, 2025, 3:08 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Up to 60 Melbourne students victim to 'misogynistic' deepfakes, police say • Feb. 21, 2025, 3:12 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
After Deepfake Video of Celebs Condemning Ye’s Hate Speech, Scarlett Johansson Fights ‘The Misuse of AI’ • Feb. 13, 2025, 5:44 AM ET (Billboard)

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