Category: Security

AISecurity

OpenAI Forges Alliance with Actors’ Unions to Combat Unauthorized AI Deepfakes

In response to growing concerns from Hollywood, OpenAI has announced a collaborative initiative with major actors’ unions to address deepfake vulnerabilities. The partnership comes after unauthorized AI-generated content featuring Bryan Cranston’s likeness appeared on the Sora platform, prompting immediate industry action.

Industry Collaboration Addresses AI Ethics Concerns

OpenAI has formed a significant partnership with actor unions including SAG-AFTRA and talent agencies to strengthen protections against unauthorized AI-generated content, according to reports. The collaboration, announced Monday, responds to mounting concerns from entertainment industry professionals about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence technology for creating deepfakes without consent.

by Natalie Brooks
SecuritySoftware

Meta Discontinues Windows Messenger App, Users Shift to Secure Alternatives

Meta is officially discontinuing its Messenger app for Windows and Mac, leaving users to seek alternatives. Secure messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Session offer robust replacements with enhanced privacy features.

Messenger for Windows and Mac Reaches End of Life

Meta is officially deprecating its Windows and Mac support for the Messenger app, with the change taking effect on December 15, according to reports. This move will redirect PC users attempting to launch the app to the Facebook desktop environment, where messaging tools, including calling features, will remain accessible. Sources indicate that the Messenger app has already been removed from the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store, signaling the phased rollout of this transition.

by Sarah Collins