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From Taylor Swift to Cyberwarfare: How Deepfakes Are Shaping Modern Disinformation

The recent use of AI to create a fake endorsement by Taylor Swift for Donald Trump has sparked widespread concern about the dangers of deepfakes. While this instance might seem like a gimmick, deepfakes have far more serious implications, particularly in the realm of social misinformation and cyberwarfare. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides…

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Environmental Impact of AI: Rising Emissions & Energy Demands

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, offering unprecedented advancements in technology and efficiency. However, this rapid growth comes with significant environmental costs. According to Google’s latest environmental report, the company’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were 48% higher than in 2019, primarily due to the increasing energy demands of AI. As AI continues to…

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China Leads in Generative AI Patents

Between 2014 and 2023, China filed an impressive 38,000 generative AI-related patents, significantly outpacing the USA’s 6,276 patents, out of a global total of 50,000 patents, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). Notably, 25% of these 50,000 patents were filed in the past year alone. “This is a booming area that is growing…

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