US works to counter Russian interference in Moldovan elections

READ Rennie Westcott, senior intelligence analyst at Blackbird.AI, which tracks disinformation and misinformation efforts online, said that Russia has been using Telegram channels to spread “pro-Russian narratives,” efforts that have ramped up this week ahead of the Oct. 20 elections. “There’s been an evolution to be more closely aligned with more pro-Russian narratives, and it’s […]

Blackbird.AI Named a 2024 SINET16 Innovator Award Winner

Blackbird.AI Named a 2024 SINET16 Innovator Award Winner, Recognized for Its Groundbreaking AI-Technology Platform That Protects Organizations from Narrative Attacks Created by Misinformation, Disinformation and Deepfakes New York, NY — October 17, 2024 — Blackbird.AI, the leader in AI-driven Narrative Intelligence protecting organizations from narrative attacks that cause significant financial, operational, and reputational harm, is […]

Blackbird.AI Launches Compass Vision to Provide Instant and Accurate Deepfake Detection

‘Compass Vision’ identifies AI-generated, deepfake images and videos with confidence, extending Blackbird.AI’s technology leadership in the fight against narrative attacks created by misinformation and disinformation. NEW YORK, October 15, 2024 – Blackbird.AI, the leader in AI-driven Narrative Intelligence analyzing more than 60 trillion digital engagements over the past year, today announced ‘Compass Vision’ a new […]

The Merit Awards: Best AI Startup – Blackbird.AI

“We’re excited to reveal the outstanding winners of the 2024 Merit Awards for Technology. These visionary innovators and companies have not only showcased exceptional skill in leveraging technology but have also set new standards of excellence,” said Marie Zander, Executive Director of Merit Awards. “The remarkable achievements of each winner underscore the transformative potential of […]

AI poses risks, opportunities for election, campaign security

S&P Global: “People gravitate towards things like elections,” said Wasim Khalid, CEO and co-founder of Blackbird.AI, a platform that aims to protect organizations from targeted disinformation campaigns. “Any major incident that draws attention can be exploited by an opportunistic actor, whether a domestic fringe actor or a nation-state actor, to twist that event and use it […]

AI driving lots of fake endorsements and snubs in US election

The Standard: As the technology develops, it’s going to become “harder and harder to identify the fakes,” said Jess Terry, intelligence analyst at Blackbird.AI. “There’s certainly the risk that older generations or other communities less familiar with developing AI-based technology might believe what they see,” she said.

Fake Celebrity Endorsements, Snubs Plague US Presidential Race

As the technology develops, it’s going to become “harder and harder to identify the fakes,” said Jess Terry, Intelligence Analyst at Blackbird.AI. “There’s certainly the risk that older generations or other communities less familiar with developing AI-based technology might believe what they see,” Terry told AFP.

How not to hire a North Korean IT spy

Naushad UzZaman, co-founder and CTO of Blackbird.AI, told CSOonline that although the technology to deepfake video in real-time is “not there yet” advances in the technology are only likely to make life easier for counterfeit job applicants. “You can imagine something like a Snapchat filter that would allow someone to present themselves as someone else,” […]