A highly sophisticated cryptocurrency scam is utilising AI-generated deepfakes of Australian politicians fighting to trick citizens into handing over their superannuation and bank details.

Tech expert Lee Stark joined Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings to warn that while social media giants like Meta benefit from the ad revenue generated by these campaigns, they are doing little to stop fraudulent content that is costing Australians billions of dollars annually.

A highly sophisticated cryptocurrency scam is utilising AI-generated deepfakes of Australian politicians fighting to trick citizens into handing over their superannuation and bank details.
Tech expert Lee Stark joined Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings to warn that while social media giants like Meta benefit from the ad revenue generated by these campaigns, they are doing little to stop fraudulent content that is costing Australians billions of dollars annually.

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How AI deepfakes of brawling politicians are being used to drain Aussies' superannuation

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One Nation has raised over $1.8 million in just 24 hours for its "Fire the Liar" campaign, sparking intense debate over whether Australia has permanently shifted to a three-party political system.

 Political Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down how this massive fundraising surge, backed by moving billboards in the Prime Minister's own electorate, is forcing major parties to reconsider their preference strategies ahead of the next election.

One Nation has raised over $1.8 million in just 24 hours for its "Fire the Liar" campaign, sparking intense debate over whether Australia has permanently shifted to a three-party political system.
&nbsp;Political Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down how this massive fundraising surge, backed by moving billboards in the Prime Minister's own electorate, is forcing major parties to reconsider their preference strategies ahead of the next election.

Fire the Liar: How Pauline Hanson’s $1.8 million blitz is taking the fight directly to the PM’s backyard

A series of random drive-by slingshot attacks in Brisbane has left four innocent pedestrians injured, including a 22-year-old woman with a severe forehead laceration and a 64-year-old woman struck in the jaw.

Jason Matthews on 4BC  vehemently condemns the perpetrators, arguing that a toxic online culture has blurred the line between harmless pranks and criminal assault, while noting that four suspects are set to face court later this month.

A series of random drive-by slingshot attacks in Brisbane has left four innocent pedestrians injured, including a 22-year-old woman with a severe forehead laceration and a 64-year-old woman struck in the jaw.
Jason Matthews on 4BC&nbsp; vehemently condemns the perpetrators, arguing that a toxic online culture has blurred the line between harmless pranks and criminal assault, while noting that four suspects are set to face court later this month.

How AI deepfakes of brawling politicians are being used to drain Aussies' superannuation

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