![Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712310449_deepfake.jpg)
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Using deep fake technology, AI software can create an interactive virtual representation of deceased person by using their digital content.
Sat May 18 2024
![North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684135761_NorthKoreanflag.jpg)
North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts
North Korea laundered the money via virtual currency platform Tornado Cash after stealing it last year from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Wed May 15 2024
![INSIGHT - Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors INSIGHT - Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714032126_VPNjpg.jpg)
INSIGHT - Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors
Moscow has banned foreign social media sites, opposition media outlets.
Sat Apr 27 2024
![Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 attack failures Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 attack failures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713267571_Israelisoldiers.jpg)
Israeli military intelligence head resigns over Oct. 7 attack failures
The attack badly tarnished the reputation of the Israeli military and intelligence services, previously seen as virtually unbeatable.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709656518_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
Advances in AI technology have made fabricated images, audio clips and videos virtually indistinguishable from real human-created content.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Artists can expose the reality behind AI Artists can expose the reality behind AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712907187_tbSimonWeckert.jpg)
Artists can expose the reality behind AI
Art is based on life, and AI doesn't have one. That's why the art community is uniquely well-positioned to show the limitations of AI.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705885664_TBHinduLordRam.jpg)
Ayodhya: Religious spectacle to mark Modi's opening of Ram temple
The construction of the temple is also being seen as virtual launch of Narendra Modi's re-election campaign for elections due by May.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704627420_sheikhhasina.jpg)
Bangladesh turnout low in election set to keep Hasina in power
Rights groups have warned of virtual one-party rule by Hasina's Awami League.
Sun Jan 07 2024
![AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704359942_TBElvisPresleyj.jpg)
AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show
Elvis Evolution will use AI and holographic projection, augmented reality and live theatre to recreate events in Presley's life and music.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704451462_TBplacard.jpg)
Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term
Rights groups warn the country of 170 million is heading for virtual one-party rule, after the boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703217441_USChina.jpg)
US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689657698_TBhotweather.jpg)
This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
The heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, combined with the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Tony Fernandes hadiri mesyuarat virtual tanpa memakai baju, siap berurut! Tony Fernandes hadiri mesyuarat virtual tanpa memakai baju, siap berurut!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697670106_tonyfernandes.jpg)
Tony Fernandes hadiri mesyuarat virtual tanpa memakai baju, siap berurut!
Kisah Tony Fernandes tidak pakai baju semasa menghadiri mesyuarat virtual mengundang perbahasan dalam kalangan netizen.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696586097_virtualhuman.jpg)
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Virtual influencers: Meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends - as they try to sell you stuff Virtual influencers: Meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends - as they try to sell you stuff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695105796_lilmi.jpg)
Virtual influencers: Meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends - as they try to sell you stuff
Virtual influencers are transforming the way content is created, consumed and marketed online.
Sun Sep 24 2023