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Navigating Holiday Shopping with AI: Tips for Safety and Savings

November 30, 2025

In an interview with Vermillio’s Chief Business Officer, Mickey Maher, ABC7 reports that as holiday shopping ramps up, more consumers […]

Holiday Scam Deep Dive: Fake Celebrity Ads & How to Protect Yourself

November 25, 2025

The holiday season is a prime time for shopping, gift-giving, and celebrating with loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s also one of

Holiday Scams to Watch Out For in 2025 and How To Stay Safe

November 24, 2025

The holiday season is a time for celebrating, gifting, and connecting but it’s also one of the busiest periods for

Disney vs. Sora 2: The AI Copyright Crisis No One Can Ignore

November 17, 2025

OpenAI’s Sora 2 has unleashed a copyright nightmare and Disney is fighting back. The entertainment giant recently issued a cease

The Rise of AI in Music: A New Era of Creation and Attribution

November 10, 2025

The music industry is experiencing a seismic shift. According to Billboard’s recent analysis, AI-generated and AI-assisted tracks are no longer

The Rise of AI Scams: What You Need to Know This Holiday Season

November 3, 2025

AI-generated scams aren’t coming. They’re already here and they’re getting worse. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing

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YouTube tackles deepfakes with new detection tool, but privacy concerns mount

December 8th, 2025

Vermillio advises creators to be cautious, warning that sharing biometric data carries significant risks. As faces become increasingly valuable digital

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Listen to the AI Leadership Lab Podcast with Dan Neely

December 4th, 2025

Dan Neely, CEO and co-founder of Vermillio, joined the AI Leadership Lab podcast to share insights on protecting and monetizing

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YouTube’s Anti-Deepfake Tool Sparks Privacy Fears Over Biometric Tracking

December 3rd, 2025

YouTube says it hasn’t used biometric data to train AI, but critics warn that the policy could allow future misuse.

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YouTube Faces Scrutiny Over Biometric Data Rules for Deepfake Detection Tool

December 3rd, 2025

Experts, including Vermillio CEO Dan Neely, warn that likeness data is “strategic gold” in the AI era—and that once creators

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YouTube’s deepfake detection tool could allow Google to use creators’ faces to train AI bots

December 2nd, 2025

YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool, designed to help creators identify and remove AI‑generated videos using their likeness, has raised alarm

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‘Here to Protect’: How This AI Safety Company Finds Unauthorized Deepfakes

November 17th, 2025

Vermillio is using its Trace ID technology to detect unauthorized deepfakes — even of ordinary people — by matching AI-generated content against a fingerprint of their real likeness.

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ChatGPT enters the AI browser war

October 23rd, 2025

As AI agents take over browsing tasks, publishers are entering an era where bots, instead of humans, drive discovery and traffic. Discover how Vermillio is addressing copyright issues in the latest blog.

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This new AI tool tracks copyrighted material in AI-generated content

October 18th, 2025

Vermillio has developed a tool that detects how much AI-generated content relies on copyrighted material.

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The 14 next big things in applied AI for 2025

October 14th, 2025

Vermillio is named one of the next big things in tech for ” arming creators against deepfakes”. Check out the full list in the latest FastCompany article.

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Hollywood-AI battle deepens, as OpenAI and studios clash over copyrights and consent

October 11th, 2025

The clash between Silicon Valley’s drive for rapid innovation and Hollywood’s commitment to protecting creative rights is intensifying. The debate is prompting discussions about stronger safeguards, improved moderation systems, and fairer compensation models for creators. Vermillio CEO Dan Neely weighs in on what fair compensation should look like in this evolving landscape.

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Iconoclast partners with Vermillio to monitor use of Tony Bennett’s name, image, voice and likeness on gen-AI systems

October 8th, 2025

Iconoclast has teamed up with AI licensing and protection platform Vermillio to monitor and control uses of Tony Bennett’s NIL. The partnership seeks to address ongoing concerns of AI misuse.

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Should Your Company License Content to AI?

September 23rd, 2025

Licensing deals with AI developers are projected to reach about $20 billion this year and could double next year. In this week’s HBR Executive Agenda, editor Adi Ignatius speaks with Dan Neely, CEO of Vermillio, about how businesses can assess whether their data is valuable and robust enough to license.

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Meet ‘Ari’, the AI Talent Agent Helping 300 Actors

September 17th, 2025

UGA talent agency uses AI to fill the capacity gap and help support actors with tasks around the clock. As the use of artificial intelligence in entertainment rises, companies like Vermilio are working to protect clients’ likenesses.

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AI Deepfake Deception Dubbed Digital Doppelgänger Danger as New York’s Dr. Goldman Gets Fraudulently Mimicked

September 8th, 2025

The likeness of Dr. Rachel Goldman, a psychologist and media figure, was recently used in a fake endorsement for a weight-loss product involving “pink salt.” As deepfake scams increase, Vermillio Chief Strategy Officer, Kathleen Grace shares her insights.

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Google is training its AI tools on YouTube videos. These creators aren’t happy

August 28th, 2025

Creators are becoming more concerned about Google using their content for AI training. Vermillio Chief Strategy Officer, Kathleen Grace, shares her thoughts.

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