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Light-based method flags deepfakes in seconds, researchers say

In tests, an optical approach flagged 99.86% of manipulated clips and can check 15 videos at once.

Two AI-generated faces, an example of deepfake imageryFile photo: Vahan03 / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain (cropped and resized)

India

At IIT Ropar, experts call for AI that gives wiser, more ethical advice

Growing reliance on AI raises concerns about misleading answers and how people make decisions.

The main building at IIT RoparFile photo: Kunal Sachdeva / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)

Technology

One shared setting could let websites tell AI firms not to train on their content

A single entry in a site's configuration could replace separate opt-out rules for each AI company.

A commuter reading a newspaper on a metro trainFile photo: Kuba Bożanowski from Warsaw, Poland / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 (cropped and resized)

Technology

Passkeys Explained: The End of the Password?

A new sign-in standard promises stronger security with less hassle. How does it work?

Technology

Keeping Your Website Secure: Five Habits That Matter

Patch quickly, use strong authentication, back up often, limit access, and monitor logs.