FinVolution Announces Global AI Competition Targeting Deepfake Risks
SHANGHAI, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group has officially launched the 2025 FinVolution Global Data Science Competition today, with a spotlight on deepfake image detection—one of the most pressing challenges in the age of generative AI.
Now in its 10th edition, the competition calls on AI researchers, engineers, and data scientists worldwide to develop innovative models that can identify and counter manipulated visual content. As deepfakes grow increasingly realistic, their potential to undermine trust in digital and financial systems has never been greater.
This year's competition is integrated with the prestigious Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM), and the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI), deepening FinVolution's engagement with the global AI research community.
"Our decade-long data science competition has become a hallmark of FinVolution's commitment to responsible AI development," said Tiezheng Li, CEO of FinVolution Group. "By focusing on deepfake detection this year, we aim to advance AI safety while encouraging open innovation that benefits society at large."
Top winners will be invited to attend CIKM 2025, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their work and network with global thought leaders in AI, data science, and knowledge management.
Competition Timeline
The 2025 challenge offers a prize pool of RMB 308,000 (approximately USD 42,900) and will unfold in three stages:
Preliminary Round (June 24 – July 31): Participants are required to submit their prediction results for real-time scoring by the end of July 23. The list of teams advancing to the semifinals will be announced on July 31.
Semifinals (August 1 – August 30): Semifinalists must submit their solutions by the end of August 10. Finalists will be announced on August 29.
Final Round (September 1 – mid-September): Finalists will compete in the final challenge and participate in a series of global engagement events.
Registration and full competition details are available via the official platform, with visibility through both CIKM and IJCAI channels.
Over the past ten years, the FinVolution Global Data Science Competition has attracted close to 10,000 participants and explored frontier topics such as credit scoring, fraud prevention, behavioral analytics, and generative media forensics. Its growing recognition by academic institutions, including official tracks at IJCAI (2024) and CIKM (2025), reflects its rising stature in the global AI ecosystem.
For more information, please check the official website of the competition.
About FinVolution Group
FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV) is a leading fintech company that connects millions of consumers and small businesses with financial institutions through advanced credit technology. Founded in 2007 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017, the Company has built a strong presence across China, Indonesia, and the Philippines, pioneering solutions in AI, big data, fraud detection, and credit risk modeling. FinVolution actively supports academic research through long-standing sponsorships of premier AI conferences including WWW, IJCAI, and CIKM.
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/finvolution-announces-global-ai-competition-targeting-deepfake-risks-302488299.html
SOURCE FinVolution Group
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
TechCrunch
31 minutes ago
- TechCrunch
Bernie Sanders says that if AI makes us so productive, we should get a 4-day work week
As AI companies rave about how their products are revolutionizing productivity, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) wants the tech industry to put its money where its automated mouth is. In a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Sanders argued that the time saved with AI tools should be given back to workers to spend with their families. 'Technology is gonna work to improve us, not just the people who own the technology and the CEOs of large corporations,' Sanders said. 'You are a worker, your productivity is increasing because we give you AI, right? Instead of throwing you out on the street, I'm gonna reduce your work week to 32 hours.' It's a concept that would be a relief to most people, and an abject horror to anyone who has ever been to Davos. What's the point of life if you don't take every moment you can to drive shareholder value? For the tech elite, the promise of AI-driven increases in productivity means that companies can do even more, since their workers will be freed up to take on even more tasks — or, they can save money by just slashing their headcount. But for workers, this boost in efficiency could mean completing their existing workloads in less time with no loss in pay, so maybe if they're lucky, they can make it to their kid's Little League game. 'And by the way, not a radical idea,' Sanders said. 'There are companies around the world that are doing it with some success.' In the United Kingdom, for instance, 61 companies (around 2,900 workers) piloted a four-day work week in the latter half of 2022. Out of 23 companies that shared financial data, the revenue from the beginning to the end of the trial remained about the same, rising by 1.4% on average. Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Kickstarter has operated on a four-day work week since 2021, while Microsoft Japan piloted a four-day work week in 2019, which led to a reported 40% increase in productivity. 'Let's use technology to benefit workers,' Sanders said. 'That means give you more time with your family, with your friends, for education, whatever the hell you wanna do.'
New York Post
31 minutes ago
- New York Post
FedEx shares fall as dismal forecast fans concerns over Trump tariffs
FedEx shares plunged as much as 5% Wednesday after the company revealed a disappointing profit forecast as President Trump's tariffs weigh on global transit. The package delivery giant said it expects earnings per share of $3.40 to $4 in the current quarter, just slightly lower than forecast expectations of $4.05. But the underwhelming forecast sent investors fleeing, since the company often acts as a bellwether for several other industries. Advertisement FedEx shares fell Wednesday after the company reported a lower-than-expected profit forecast for the current quarter. Christopher Sadowski 'FedEx is like the economy's Fitbit. Express shows business demand, Ground tracks e-commerce, and Freight reflects industrial strength,' said Michael Ashley Schulman, partner at Running Point Capital Advisors. 'Right now, all three are looking sluggish.' The stock pared back gains from earlier losses, when it plunged about 6% Wednesday morning. Advertisement FedEx executives said they expect tariff policies to continue weighing on US-China air trade. That's a big deal for the company, which is more exposed to China than rival UPS. Trump initially levied a massive 145% rate on China. In a deal with the nation, he has since lowered it to 30% – but that's still far higher than previous rates. FedEx is also suffering from Trump's end to the 'de minimis' exemption, which previously allowed shipments worth less than $800 to enter the country duty-free, FedEx Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere said during a post-earnings call. Advertisement The shipping carrier often acts as a bellwether for several other industries. Christopher Sadowski Trump argued that Chinese fast-fashion sites like Temu and Shein abused the tax loophole, and that others might have used it to sneak in fentanyl and illicit materials, since 'de minimis' goods were able to skirt around customs checks. FedEx did not provide a full-year earnings or profit forecast on Wednesday, which is 'quite telling,' according to Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. 'This may result in some consternation in the markets beyond just the fortunes of FedEx itself,' Mould said. Advertisement The company did, however, announce that it plans to carry out $1 billion in cost-cutting reductions in fiscal year 2026. FedEx's 'cost cutting drive is continuing, but it's clear that it'll face more challenges ahead amid ongoing trade unpredictably,' said Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown. Fear over the impact from Trump's tariffs – as CEO Raj Subramaniam warned that global demand 'remains volatile' – overshadowed FedEx's better-than-expected quarterly earnings. In the quarter ended May 31, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.07, far above expectations of $5.84. FedEx posted revenue of $22.22 billion, above projections of $21.79 billion. Its US daily package volume was up 6% from the year before, and its US ground home delivery volume was up 10%.
Forbes
31 minutes ago
- Forbes
China Market Update: Six Agencies Announce 'Financial Support To Boost & Expand Consumption'
CLN Asian equities cheered the confirmation of the de-escalation in the Middle East and a potential July US interest rate cut, led by Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan. China's markets grinded higher across the trading day on strong volume and breadth. The key catalyst was that six Chinese government agencies announced the release of the "Guiding Opinions on Financial Support to Boost and Expand Consumption" following the State Council's guidance on expanding 'financial support to boost and expand consumption'. The People's Bank of China (PBOC), National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), China Banking & Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) release focused on six topics and 19 key measures to 'combine the implementation of the strategy of expanding domestic demand with deepening the structural reform of the financial supply side, increase the investment in the financial resources provided by consumption, and improve the level of financial services for consumer demand'. The measures include: The NDRC will host a press conference tomorrow on the subject. Vice Premier He Lifeng was in Hebei to 'conduct on-site research on the exchange of old appliances for new ones, real estate development and sales'. Premier Li spoke at the Summer Davos in Tianjin, stating that China's status as a "super-sized consumption powerhouse' will be upheld. It seems to be a recurring theme! Hong Kong and Mainland-listed financial stocks had a strong day, led by brokers and insurance as beneficiaries of the push to expand use of the plan to expand and promote personal pensions and annuities. Also helping brokerage stocks was Guotai Junan International, which gained +198% after being approved by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to allow crypto trading. Internet stocks had a good day as well, as it was a very broad rally in both markets. Mainland investors bought a healthy $1.22 billion worth of Hong Kong-listed stocks and ETFs via Southbound Stock Connect today, as 53% of Hong Kong trading was Connect-related. To me, this continues to show a lack of foreign investor involvement, despite the strong rally since January 2024. The Mainland market is finally showing some animal spirits as 117 stocks hit 52-week highs versus only 4 hitting 52-week lows. Mainland military stocks outperformed on news that a military parade will be held on September 3rd, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II All told, it was a strong day! New Content Read our latest article: Navigating Global Crosswinds: Carbon Markets Respond to Tariff Tactics and Executive Orders Please click here to read 1 Chart1 Chart2 Chart3 Chart4 Chart5 Chart6
