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Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
July 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. The funding, announced Wednesday (July 17) and coming from Hercules Capital, allows...

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Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
July 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

From Washington to Brussels, policymakers are scrambling to rein in artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advance. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) targets AI-powered robocalls and...

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FCC Proposes Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
FCC Proposes Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
May 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new rules for political ads aired on TV and over the radio. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday (May...

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Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
March 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Advancements in this field...

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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This Week in AI: Enterprise Acceleration, EU Rulemaking and Defeating Deepfakes
This Week in AI: Enterprise Acceleration, EU Rulemaking and Defeating Deepfakes
February 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everyday life, heralding a paradigm shift beyond smarter chatbots. And the technology is showing no signs of slowing down —...

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FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls
FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls
February 08, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. This ruling will give state attorneys general another...

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TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants
TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants
January 17, 2024  |  Technology

TessPay, a FinTech company specializing in blockchain technology for secure financial transactions, has upgraded its platform to boost access to affordable connectivity. These enhancements aim...

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Google, Meta, Apple Receive FCC Approval to Tap Into Airwaves for VR and AR
Google, Meta, Apple Receive FCC Approval to Tap Into Airwaves for VR and AR
October 19, 2023  |  Big Tech

Google, Meta and Apple have received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use airwaves for their virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools. This decision marks a...

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