Hong Kong probes AI deepfake scandal at the city’s oldest university
Hong Kong authorities have launched a criminal investigation at the University of Hong Kong after a law student allegedly used AI to create over 700 explicit images of more than…
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Hong Kong authorities have launched a criminal investigation at the University of Hong Kong after a law student allegedly used AI to create over 700 explicit images of more than a dozen female students and staff. The images were neatly stored in folders on the accused’s laptop, which was uncovered in February, sparking strong reactions […]
Read article →Hong Kong authorities have launched a criminal investigation at the University of Hong Kong after a law student allegedly used AI to create over 700 explicit images of more than…
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