Deepfakes Impersonate Bosses. AI Unmasks Pseudonymous Users. Airtel Joins Google to Curb RCS Spam. OpenAI's Rushed Defense Deal.

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The AI news for March 2nd, 2026

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Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:

Deepfake Fraud: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Boss.
Source: https://www.heise.de/-11187530?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Shows a concrete and rising fraud risk: AI-generated deepfakes can impersonate colleagues or bosses in video calls and lead to real financial losses and trust breakdowns in organizations.

AI unmasks anonymous Internet users in a few minutes for only a few dollars.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/ki-enttarnt-anonyme-internetnutzer-in-wenigen-minuten-fuer-nur-wenige-dollar/
Why did we choose this article?
Demonstrates that common AI tools can de-anonymize users cheaply and quickly, directly affecting privacy, online safety for activists/whistleblowers, and how organizations must handle anonymous data.

Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/
Why did we choose this article?
A user-facing change in messaging: carrier-level filtering for RCS means Indian users should see fewer scam/marketing messages, and businesses relying on RCS may face new filtering and delivery rules.

OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/openai-shares-more-details-about-its-agreement-with-the-pentagon/
Why did we choose this article?
Updates on a high-profile company-government deal that affect public trust and could influence corporate procurement, ethics scrutiny, and customer perceptions of AI vendors.

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