Fakes

Michigan Enacts Landmark Legislation to Combat Non-Consensual AI-Generated Deep Fakes, Upholding Privacy Rights

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Michigan has enacted a groundbreaking law that criminalizes the creation of artificial intelligence-generated images falsely depicting individuals in sexual activities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation on Tuesday, aiming to provide protection against sexual harassment and exploitation through such misleading representations. The new measures consist of two bills: House Bill 4047, known as the Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act, and its companion, House Bill 4048. These bills were sponsored by state Representatives Matthew Bierlein, a Republican from Vassar, and Penelope Tsernoglou, a Democrat from East Lansing. They specifically target the production and distribution of … Read more

Alabama Police Chief Advocates for Stricter Penalties after Woman Fakes Kidnapping

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Hoover police chief, Nick Derzis, expressed his disappointment on Thursday after Carlee Russell admitted to fabricating her kidnapping. Derzis stated that while he was happy the ordeal was over, he was disappointed that there would be no jail time for Russell. Instead, a judge sentenced her to one year of probation, 100 hours of community service, and ordered her to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution. According to Birmingham attorney Eric Guster, the punishment for Russell’s crime is appropriate. Guster noted that in a typical case, jail time would not be given. … Read more

Emerging Threat of Deep Fakes Sparks Wyoming Senate Debate on Accountability and First Amendment Rights

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Cheyenne, Wyoming – Synthetic media, commonly known as deep fakes, are flooding the digital landscape with manipulated images, videos, and audio, causing significant disruptions in the real world. From fake Taylor Swift endorsing kitchenware to a counterfeit Miley Cyrus cover of Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the prevalence of digital doubles is not only violating copyright laws but also posing a threat to human rights and undermining the integrity of the art world. In light of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the Wyoming Senate is taking action to address this issue through Senate File 51. However, … Read more

Former Attorney Accused of $100 Million Scheme Fakes Memory Problems, Judge Rules

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LOS ANGELES, California – A judge has determined that Tom Girardi, the disgraced former attorney, is competent to stand trial for wire fraud charges. The decision, revealed in a recently unsealed 52-page document, comes after allegations of faking memory problems by Girardi, known for his involvement with reality star Erika Jayne and a high-profile legal career. U.S. Dist. Judge Josephine Staton raised doubts about Girardi’s credibility in her ruling. She stated that his denial of knowledge or memory loss regarding the charges against him lacked credibility. Moreover, the judge cited evidence suggesting that Girardi purposefully … Read more