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A new AI model by Microsoft Research Asia, VASA-1, can create incredibly realistic deepfakes based only on a single photograph and one voice sample. The model easily beats anything available today.

Midjourney will only allow people to access its AI art generator if they pay at least $10 a month, as many of its images have been used to create realistic-looking "deepfake" photos of real people.

China has issued regulations on the use of deepfakes in order to curb the potential risks associated with their use, as well as to promote the healthy development of the industry.

The European Commission could unveil new rules on Thursday, according to a new report. It would see social media firms having to take action against deepfake content being posted on their platforms.

Facebook announced that it will start banning deepfake videos from its platforms ahead of the U.S. presidential election later this year. This move is aimed to curb spreading misinformation.

Snap has announced the launch of Cameos, a comedic version of deepfakes which you can share with friends in chat. Users have a large set of pre-defined scenes to add their selfies to.

It's now illegal to share deepfake revenge porn content in Virginia, U.S. The new rule came as part of an amendment to the state's revenge porn law that was introduced back in 2014.