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Back to EpisodesDeepfake Investment Scam Bust. EU Split Halts AI Reforms. Photoshop Gains Object Rotation. Families Sue OpenAI Over Shooting.
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Major investment fraud with deepfakes: Call center in Tirana busted.AI Act: Europeans cannot agree on the Digital Omnibus.Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom: Object Rotation and Cleanup Aid with AI.Tumbler Ridge families are suing OpenAI
The AI news for April 30th, 2026
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Major investment fraud with deepfakes: Call center in Tirana busted.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Grosser-Anlage-Betrug-mit-Deepfakes-Callcenter-in-Tirana-ausgehoben-11277312.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
A large, real-world fraud using deepfake celebrity ads and call centers stole over €50M — a concrete example of how AI-enabled fakes are being used to scam consumers and why users should be more wary of social ads and calls.
AI Act: Europeans cannot agree on the Digital Omnibus.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Blockade-in-Bruessel-Verhandlungen-ueber-EU-KI-Regeln-vorerst-gescheitert-11277135.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
EU negotiators failed to agree on changes to the AI Act, leaving key protections and restrictions unclear—this affects companies deploying AI in Europe and the legal safeguards consumers can expect.
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom: Object Rotation and Cleanup Aid with AI.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Adobe-Photoshop-und-Lightroom-Objektdrehung-und-Aufraeumhilfe-mit-KI-11277099.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Adobe added concrete AI features to Photoshop and Lightroom (object rotation, automatic layer cleanup, better search and film presets) that change how photographers and designers work day-to-day and can save significant editing time.
Tumbler Ridge families are suing OpenAI
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920479/tumbler-ridge-chagpt-openai-lawsuit
Why did we choose this article?
A high-profile lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to act on flagged ChatGPT activity; the outcome could change what users, victims, and organisations expect from AI companies on safety, moderation, and legal responsibility.
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement? We welcome your feedback at podcast@pickert.de.
--- This episode is sponsored by ---
Rocket Routine GmbH
Find our more about our today's sponsor Rocket Routine at
Major investment fraud with deepfakes: Call center in Tirana busted.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Grosser-Anlage-Betrug-mit-Deepfakes-Callcenter-in-Tirana-ausgehoben-11277312.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
A large, real-world fraud using deepfake celebrity ads and call centers stole over €50M — a concrete example of how AI-enabled fakes are being used to scam consumers and why users should be more wary of social ads and calls.
AI Act: Europeans cannot agree on the Digital Omnibus.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Blockade-in-Bruessel-Verhandlungen-ueber-EU-KI-Regeln-vorerst-gescheitert-11277135.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
EU negotiators failed to agree on changes to the AI Act, leaving key protections and restrictions unclear—this affects companies deploying AI in Europe and the legal safeguards consumers can expect.
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom: Object Rotation and Cleanup Aid with AI.
Source: https://www.heise.de/news/Adobe-Photoshop-und-Lightroom-Objektdrehung-und-Aufraeumhilfe-mit-KI-11277099.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitrag
Why did we choose this article?
Adobe added concrete AI features to Photoshop and Lightroom (object rotation, automatic layer cleanup, better search and film presets) that change how photographers and designers work day-to-day and can save significant editing time.
Tumbler Ridge families are suing OpenAI
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920479/tumbler-ridge-chagpt-openai-lawsuit
Why did we choose this article?
A high-profile lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to act on flagged ChatGPT activity; the outcome could change what users, victims, and organisations expect from AI companies on safety, moderation, and legal responsibility.
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement? We welcome your feedback at podcast@pickert.de.