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BBC’s The Capture shows how deepfake CCTV, AI video and evidence risks are becoming real.

Sportradar rejects short-seller claims of illegal betting ties amid stock drop and weak Q1 earnings results.

Minnesota passes first US ban on AI nudification apps to fight nonconsensual sexual deepfakes.

DigitalES says Spain’s piracy rules fail as illegal access harms jobs, taxes and the digital economy.

Mexico cracks down on fake World Cup goods, but piracy remains strong before the 2026 tournament.

Sportradar denies claims it promoted illegal betting firms while selling sports integrity services.

France expands DNS blocking to fight piracy, but Techdirt says it harms users and fails to stop pirates.

Belgium sees piracy rise again as costly, fragmented streaming pushes users to illegal sites and IPTV.

Indian film piracy keeps rising as leaks hit new releases despite arrests, takedowns and cyber crackdowns.

Deepfake fraud has caused $2.19B in losses, with the US hit hardest by corporate and investment scams.

Apple faces criticism as deepfake porn apps appear in App Store ads despite bans and removals.

AI deepfake nudes are spreading in schools worldwide, harming hundreds of students and exposing weak safeguards.

Meta smart glasses face backlash as men secretly film women and post videos without consent.

Telcos push simpler streaming as piracy wins users with cheaper, easier access to fragmented content.

Deepfake porn rises fast, harming victims while laws lag, prompting calls for stronger rules and protections

Prediction markets seen as worse than gambling, due to low regulation, insider risks, and wider betting scope

Streaming platforms fight piracy with DRM, monitoring, legal action, and better access to reduce illegal viewing

Sky wins court order to expose 300 IPTV users via Revolut, marking shift toward targeting piracy subscribers

German actress alleges ex spread deepfake porn, sparking protests, legal probe, and calls for stronger laws

Legal sports betting linked to rising debt and missed payments, worsening financial health for many Americans

Unregulated AI porn risks harmful, biased portrayals of queer bodies and raises consent and misuse concerns

Illegal gambling sites dominate market, exposing millions to fraud, losses, and lack of protection

Court ruling targets DNS loopholes, giving DStv new tool to block piracy and disrupt illegal streaming access