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    Deepfakes make online fraud harder to spot than ever▼⚠️ ICYMI: # Deepfakes , voice cloning, and synthetic # media make online fraud much harder to spot than in the days of dMmastodonTechnologyInternet52 min ago

    A new animated explainer from BBC Ideas and The Open University is drawing attention to how deepfakes, voice cloning and other synthetic media have made online fraud far harder to detect than in the era of glitchy, distorted AI images. The piece lays out practical verification habits people can use to recognize manipulated content, and commenters are sharing it as a timely warning about increasingly convincing scams.

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    Deepfakes make online fraud far harder to spot▼⚠️ PSA: # Deepfakes , voice cloning, and synthetic # media make online fraud much harder to spot than in the days of disMmastodonLifeHome & Garden52 min ago

    A public-service warning is circulating that deepfakes, voice cloning and other synthetic media have made online fraud far harder to detect than in the era of obviously distorted hands and visible glitches. A short animation produced by BBC Ideas and The Open University is being shared alongside it, offering practical verification habits people can use to recognize manipulated content before falling for scams.

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    AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B●AI voice startup ElevenLabs doubles valuation to $22B https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/ai-voice-startup-elevenlabs-doubMmastodonBusinessStartups315 min ago

    ElevenLabs, the AI voice technology startup, has seen its valuation double to $22 billion, according to a report published on September 30, 2026. The company, known for AI-generated speech and voice cloning tools, continues to ride investor enthusiasm for audio-focused AI applications. The sharp jump in valuation within such a short period underlines how aggressively venture capital is chasing the generative AI sector, particularly voice technology.

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    Japan court rules human voice protected in TikTok AI case●Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case✉newsWorldLaw & Courts30 min ago

    A Japanese court has ruled that a person's voice is legally protected, in a case involving TikTok and artificial intelligence. The decision establishes that human voices fall under personal rights in Japan, a significant precedent as AI tools increasingly replicate voices without consent. The ruling is being closely watched by legal experts and tech companies working with voice-cloning technology.

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    ElevenLabs Hits $22 Billion Valuation in Employee Tender Offer●𝕏xSE5627 h ago

    AI audio startup ElevenLabs has reached a $22 billion valuation through an employee share tender offer. The deal lets staff sell shares to outside investors at the new price, a sharp jump for the voice-cloning company and one of the highest valuations among Europe's AI startups. The move is being read as a sign of continued investor appetite for generative AI companies, with attention now on whether a formal funding round or eventual listing will follow.

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    Banks Deny Refunds as AI Scams Drain Victims' Accounts▼Banks Say You Authorized It: The AI Scam That Costs Victims Everything✉newsBusinessPersonal Finance7 h ago

    Reports describe a wave of AI-powered scams in which fraudsters use cloned voices and deepfakes to trick people into transferring money from their own accounts. Because the transfers appear to be authorized by the account holder, banks are refusing to reimburse victims, leaving many with no recourse and raising pressure for stronger fraud protections.

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    Tokyo court rules AI voice clone violated actor's rights●AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules✉newsTechnology8 h ago

    A Tokyo court has ruled that an AI tool which replicated an actor's distinctive, 'lustrous' voice without permission violated his rights. The decision is being closely watched as one of the first in Japan to address voice cloning, and could set a precedent for how performers' voices are protected from unauthorised AI reproduction.

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    Tokyo court rules AI voice clone violated actor's rights●AI tool that copied actor's 'lustrous' voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court https://www.theguardian.com/technologMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts314 h ago

    A Tokyo court has ruled that an AI tool which copied the distinctive, 'lustrous' voice of Japanese actor Kenjiro Tsuda violated his rights. The decision is being closely watched as one of the clearest legal statements yet on voice cloning, suggesting companies may need consent before training or deploying AI that reproduces a performer's voice.

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    Tokyo court rules AI voice clone violated actor's rights●AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court https://www. theguardian.com/technoloMmastodonTechnology215 h ago

    A Tokyo court has ruled that an AI tool that replicated the distinctive voice of Japanese actor Kenjiro Tsuda, described as 'lustrous', violated his rights. The case is seen as a significant test for voice protection in the age of generative AI, with observers watching closely for how it shapes disputes between performers and AI developers in Japan and beyond.

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