5 AI Developments You Could Have Missed Today: US Intelligence Focuses on Safe AI, YouTube Takes Action Against AI Celebrity Scam Ads

US Intelligence is focusing on ensuring the safe and secure use of AI as competition with Chinese technology continues to heat up. In related news, YouTube has removed over 1,000 deepfake scam ad videos featuring celebrities, Indian publishers are advocating for copyright protection in light of rising AI concerns, actor Shahid Kapoor is discussing AI’s future impact while promoting his new sci-fi love story film, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Republic Day tableau is showcasing India’s use of AI for social empowerment initiatives. These stories and more are covered in our daily roundup.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the US is working with companies and colleges to harness the potential of AI tools, particularly large-language models, to gain an edge over global rivals, while ensuring national security. This comes as the US seeks to utilize AI in its military and intelligence efforts, resulting in a surge of related hiring in the Washington area.

YouTube is actively cracking down on AI-generated celebrity scam ads, particularly deepfakes, addressing user and celebrity complaints and striving to prevent the spread of non-consensual content.

Meanwhile, Indian publishers are advocating for rule amendments to protect against copyright violations by generative AI models, aligning with global concerns over fair compensation and transparency.

Actor Shahid Kapoor is highlighting the significance of AI in the future while promoting his new film, which explores an unlikely love story in the world of Artificial Intelligence, aiming to blend entertainment with discussions about the imminent role of AI.

Finally, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Republic Day tableau has showcased India’s use of AI for social empowerment, emphasizing its role in healthcare, logistics, education, and assistance for visually impaired individuals.

In addition to these top stories, warnings from The Pokemon Company about potential copyright violations in a new hit video game, Apple’s strong showing in the Chinese smartphone market, and tips for securing your iPhone from theft are also included in our roundup.