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Key Takeaways

• AI-generated videos and images are being used to spread misinformation and political propaganda, including content against ICE and fake images related to real-world incidents.
• YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced the removal of over 4.7 billion views of "AI slop" and the shutdown of 16 top AI channels to combat low-quality and harmful synthetic media.
• Walmart is expanding AI use with drone delivery to over 40 million Americans by next year and partnering with Alphabet and OpenAI for "Instant Checkout" via Gemini and ChatGPT.
• Zscaler offers new security solutions for businesses to safely use AI, addressing a 3,464.6% increase in enterprise AI/ML traffic and new threats like prompt injection.
• AI significantly reduces the cost of cyberattacks, with AI agents performing complex tasks for under $50, compared to an estimated $100,000 for human experts.
• A Brookings Institution study found that over 6 million workers, 86% of whom are women in clerical and administrative roles, are highly vulnerable to AI-related job loss.
• Deezer's AI tool detected over 13.4 million AI tracks in 2025, with 60,000 AI tracks uploaded daily, often for fraudulent purposes to exploit royalties.
• The Trump administration issued an executive order to prevent states from enacting their own AI regulations, threatening federal funding for non-compliant states.
• The AMPP warned Congress about critical corrosion issues in AI data centers, specifically concerning liquid cooling systems, emphasizing the need for research and regulations.
• AI's impact on translation jobs is mixed, with some translators losing work due to automation while others believe human cultural understanding remains essential.

AI videos against ICE spread online

AI-generated videos showing people fighting ICE agents are spreading on social media. These videos create an imagined world where resistance against federal occupation in cities like Minneapolis does not cost lives. An account named Mike Wayne has posted over 1,000 such videos. Experts like Joshua Tucker from NYU say these videos aim to increase anti-ICE content and make it go viral. However, there is concern that this content could make people distrust real videos and spread misinformation, especially after agents killed US citizens Good and Pretti.

White House uses AI images for political messages

The White House under Donald Trump has used many AI-generated images on social media for political messages, a trend some academics call "slopaganda." These images include Trump as a king on February 19, 2025, a Studio Ghibli-style meme of a deported woman on March 27, 2025, and Trump as Pope on May 3, 2025. Other posts showed Trump as a Jedi on May 4, 2025, and Hakeem Jeffries as a Mexican on October 29, 2025. Experts note the White House quickly uses new online trends to spread political views and grab attention.

Fake AI image shows Alex Pretti killing

An AI-enhanced image showing federal agents shooting ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24 is circulating online. Digital experts say the image, which shows a headless agent, was altered using artificial intelligence. This is the latest example of fake imagery spreading during the federal government's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis. Hany Farid, a UC Berkeley professor, warns that such altered images add confusion to already difficult situations. Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project also noted that these synthetic visuals spread confusion and divide Americans.

Zscaler offers new security for AI tools

Zscaler provides new security solutions to help businesses safely use AI. These solutions offer zero trust access controls, content moderation, and strong guardrails for GenAI apps, AI SaaS, embedded AI, and developer tools. Zscaler helps companies find hidden AI use, control who accesses AI tools, and prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization through prompts. The company also helps moderate content to ensure AI use is safe and follows company rules. A ThreatLabz report shows enterprise AI/ML traffic grew by 3,464.6% in one year, highlighting the need for such security.

Zscaler helps businesses secure AI use

Zscaler is launching a new security platform to help businesses safely use artificial intelligence. Mike Rich, Zscaler's Chief Revenue Officer, noted at Davos that companies need better governance to deploy AI faster. The platform offers three main features: AI Asset Management to track all AI apps and models, Secure Access to AI for safe use of developer tools, and Secure AI Infrastructure and Apps to protect AI development. Zscaler's goal is to give companies a clear view of their AI environment and defend against new threats like prompt injection and model tampering. This continuous security approach aims to make AI a business enabler.

AI changes translation jobs

AI tools are changing the field of translation. While these tools can help translators, they often miss cultural details, especially in novels. Some translators believe their jobs are safe because of this need for human understanding. However, other translators have already lost work due to automation. This shows a mixed impact of AI on the translation industry.

Walmart uses AI for drone delivery and shopping

Walmart is using artificial intelligence in several new ways, making it a key player in retail AI. The company plans to offer drone delivery to over 40 million Americans soon, with more than 270 drone locations expected by next year through a partnership with Wing. Walmart also teamed up with Alphabet and OpenAI to allow customers to buy products directly through chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT using an "Instant Checkout" process. While its stock has risen significantly, some experts believe its current high valuation already reflects much of its AI potential. Walmart aims to become more efficient and adapt to changing customer needs with these AI initiatives.

AI makes hacking cheap and easy

Artificial intelligence is making hacking much cheaper and faster, changing cybersecurity for businesses. Research by Omer Nevo from Irregular and Gal Nagli from Wiz shows that AI agents can perform complex cyberattacks for under $50 in LLM costs. These tasks would typically cost human experts around $100,000. AI agents successfully solved 9 out of 10 real-world attacks in tests. This means criminals no longer need to pick targets carefully, as every exposed system becomes worth testing. The rise of AI also means non-tech professionals using tools like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex create a larger attack surface.

AMPP warns Congress about AI data center corrosion

The AMPP submitted important Questions for the Record to Congress about corrosion issues in AI data centers. These questions focus on challenges with liquid cooling systems used for advanced computing and AI. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Chair of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, submitted the AMPP's concerns on January 15. The AMPP highlights how chemicals and materials in liquid cooling affect corrosion risk and system reliability as these technologies grow. Tim Gonzalez from AMPP stressed the need for corrosion prevention research, material compatibility, and clear regulations to ensure safe and reliable AI data centers.

AI threatens jobs held mostly by women

A new study from the Brookings Institution found that jobs mainly held by women are more at risk from artificial intelligence. The report shows that over 6 million workers, mostly in clerical and administrative roles, may struggle to adapt to AI-related job loss. Mark Muro from Brookings noted that 86% of these vulnerable workers are women, reflecting the types of jobs they hold. While AI's full impact is still developing, experts suggest workers should learn to use AI to boost their skills. However, an Oxford Economics report indicates that AI is not yet causing widespread job loss.

YouTube removes billions of AI videos

YouTube is actively fighting against "AI slop" by removing a large amount of AI-generated content from its platform. The company has removed videos with over 4.7 billion views and shut down 16 of the top 100 most subscribed AI channels. These removed channels include "CuentosFacianantes," "Imperio de Jesus," and "Super Cat League," which had millions of subscribers. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan stated on January 21 that the company aims to reduce low-quality, repetitive content and remove harmful synthetic media that violates Community Guidelines. YouTube is also giving creators tools to help identify and block deepfakes.

Trump order aims to stop state AI laws

The Trump administration issued an executive order on January 29, 2026, trying to stop states from creating their own AI regulations. This order challenges state AI laws and threatens to withhold federal funds from states that enforce them. The administration believes deregulating AI will boost the economy, but this move risks legal challenges and resistance from both political parties. Many voters and lawmakers are concerned about AI's impact on child safety, mental health, jobs, and energy. Critics warn that limiting states' ability to govern AI could lead to public distrust and undermine innovation.

Deezer shares AI music detection tool

Music streaming service Deezer is making its AI song-detecting tool available to other companies. This tool identifies, tags, and removes AI-generated music from algorithmic recommendations. Deezer reported that the tool detected over 13.4 million AI tracks in 2025. The company receives more than 60,000 AI tracks uploaded daily, which makes up 39 percent of all uploads. Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier stated that most AI music is uploaded to commit fraud, and the company demonetizes fraudulent streams to protect royalties for human artists.

Sources

• AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment
• The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House - and what they teach us
• AI image of Alex Pretti’s killing is the latest altered photo amid ICE surge in Minneapolis
• Secure AI Access and Data with Zscaler AI Security Solutions
• AI is coming to an enterprise near you and Zscaler aims to secure it
• Translation in the age of AI
• Is Walmart an Underrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock?
• Hacking is about to get very cheap thanks to AI
• AMPP Submits QFRs on Corrosion in AI Data Centers
• AI poses bigger threat in jobs with more women, study finds
• How YouTube Is Fighting Back Against AI Slop
• The Complicated Politics of Trump’s New AI Executive Order
• Deezer opens its AI music detection tool to other platforms