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News.com.au
7 hours ago
- Politics
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‘It was shocking': Popular NRL presenter hits out over bikini AI scandal
Popular NRL presenter Tiffany Salmond has spoken out about the horror of seeing a deepfake AI video of herself performing explicit actions appear online. The popular reporter has quickly become a fan favourite in recent years, largely thanks to her sideline reporting of New Zealand Warriors games as part of Fox League's coverage. She has since moved to Australia but has not as yet appeared on an NRL TV broadcast in 2025, prompting many fans to ask her when she'll be returning to their screens. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. But the infatuation with the reporter turned ugly last week with Salmond revealing she had been targeted by a deepfake AI attack, with a recent bikini snap doctored into a fake video of her performing explicit acts uploaded to social media. Speaking out about the act, Salmond said it was both 'surreal' and 'shocking'. 'Felt important to speak up on this. Glad it's opening up a wider conversation,' she said in a video uploaded to Instagram over the weekend. 'I'll be honest, it was shocking. Having the public profile that I do, especially as a woman working in a male-dominated sport, I'm no stranger to having my looks discussed or being the subject of sometimes perverse conversations. You can watch Salmond respond to the AI controversy in the video above 'But this was the first time it went beyond just chatter. 'To actually see photos of myself – ones I had posted confidently on social media – turned into videos where I'm moving and doing explicit actions, was surreal. 'If deepfakes were purely about attraction, we would see women making them about men, but we don't – and it's because in those dynamics, that power imbalance doesn't exist. 'We live in a society where men can't get enough of women's bodies, but it's only when they get a sneaky view that they weren't meant to see.' Salmond was inundated with messages of support from her followers after speaking out. 'Powerful words. Standing with you,' one fan wrote. 'Bravo Tiffany. Strong response. Well said,' another added. While Australian TV personality Gus Worland wrote: 'So so strong!!' Salmond's ordeal comes just weeks after NRLW superstar Jaime Chapman revealed she too had been a victim of a deepfake AI attack. The Titans winger hit out after seeing doctored images of herself swirling around cyberspace, prompting a police investigation. The 23-year-old told her 86,000 Instagram followers that it was not the first time images she shared on social media had been distorted through deepfake AI programs. 'Have a good day to everyone except those who make fake AI photos of other people,' she posted, with a picture of what appeared to be a distorted AI picture. She also added: 'Next time think of how damaging this can be to someone and their loved ones. 'This has happened a few times now and it needs to stop.' Alongside the bikini pic, Chapman wrote: 'AI is scary these days'. Gold Coast later released a statement stating they are working alongside the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police to trace the origin of the deepfake AI doctored images. 'Jaime is an incredible role model for not just our club, but for the game as a whole,' Titans CEO Steve Mitchell said in a statement. 'Not only is she a star on the field with the Titans and the Blues, but her continued work in the community is exemplary as she continues to inspire young girls of all ages on and off the field. 'It's hugely disappointing to see her victimised in this way and we will continue to support Jaime and work with the NRL and authorities on this matter. 'We will always stand up to online bullying and the creation of such defamatory false content that Jaime has been subjected to, and I wholeheartedly join with her in condemning those who have produced such vile material.' What is deepfake AI? Deepfake AI videos are synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, particularly a branch of machine learning called deep learning. These videos convincingly alter or generate footage to make it appear that someone is saying or doing something they never actually did. This is typically achieved by training algorithms on large amounts of video and audio data of a person, allowing the AI to mimic their facial expressions, voice, and mannerisms with startling realism. While the technology has legitimate uses — such as in film production, gaming, or even education — deepfakes are more commonly known for their misuse. They've been used to spread misinformation, impersonate public figures, and create non-consensual explicit content, particularly targeting women. Australian school students are facing the t errifying threat of disturbing fake nude photographs with their faces being circulated online. Cybersafety expert and former police officer Susan McLean said creating sexually explicit, AI-generated images is now as easy as uploading a clothed photo of someone and choosing a pose for an app to then spit out a pornographic image, and it will only become more of a problem. Sending real or fake nude images of people under the age of 18 is a crime, but the harsh reality is, 'there is nothing any person can do to protect themselves from this,' Ms McLean told 'You have to hope that someone doesn't choose you to become a victim; you have to hope that the offender doesn't offend,' she said. Ms McLean said instead of trying to fight the apps that create the content, the focus needs to be on educating young men on respectful and lawful behaviour. 'Victims of this crime need a lot of support and consistent and ongoing support. And it is never their fault whatsoever,' Ms McLean said. 'We've got to do something to change the mindset of young men who believe this is a good idea to do.'
News.com.au
a day ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Most generous assessment of the year': AFL's call on Hawk's hit that left Pie concussed
Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek has escaped suspension for his late collision with Collingwood's Pat Lipinski on Friday night, which left the winger with a concussion that was expected to be harshly scrutinised under the AFL's controversial MRO guidelines. Despite large concerns that the 27-year-old would be sentenced with a three-game ban, the AFL explained their decision to not suspend Meek. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. 'Lipinski was the target of a kick inside forward 50 with Meek approaching from behind to contest the mark. With his eyes on the ball, Meek attempts to spoil with a straight arm that does not deviate from the line of the ball, and in doing so makes primarily body contact with Lipinski in the marking contest,' the league's statement read. 'It was the view of the MRO that Meek made a genuine attempt to spoil the ball, that his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances and that he took reasonable care to avoid making forceful high contact to Lipinski in the marking contest. 'Furthermore, it could not have been reasonably foreseen that Lipinski's head would make forceful contact with the ground as a result of Meek's conduct. No further action was taken.' Gerard Whateley, who was calling the game for Fox Footy on Friday night, predicted on SEN that Meek 'won't be suspended (and) I think it'll be the most generous assessment of the year'. 14 minutes before three-quarter time, a piercing kick inside 50 from five-goal hero Jamie Elliott looked to have laced out teammate Lipinski with the Magpies up and about by 38 points on Friday night. But a last-minute decision from Meek to enter the contest from behind — with the star big man only leaving the ground as Lipinski got both hands on the ball. Tempers flared as Lipinski's head hit the turf, with the in-play umpire awarding a 50 metre penalty to the former Bulldog. The 26-year-old wandered into an open goal to kick his second major for the night, before quickly running from the field for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) test; one that he later failed as his side wen on to beat Hawthorn by 51 points. Speaking on Fox Footy at three-quarter time, reporter Jon Ralph was understandably at the time adamant that Meek will be dealt a punishment worth multiple weeks by the Match Review Officer (MRO) come Saturday evening. 'I think it's a three-week ban for Lloyd Meek, I don't think there's any way where he gets off this one,' Ralph said. 'He hits Lipinski high, he's responsible for that contact — even if he hits his head on the ground there. I just don't think that he actually tried to contest that football.' 'I don't think there's any chance he gets off it unfortunately for the Hawthorn fans and the Hawthorn coach in Sam Mitchell.' "I don't think there's any way he gets off this one" @RalphyHeraldSun discusses a potential suspension for Lloyd Meek. ðŸ'° Watch #AFLPiesHawks LIVE on ch.504 or stream on @kayosports: âœ�ï¸� BLOG ðŸ'¢ MATCH CENTRE — Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) May 30, 2025 Ralph elaborated on the incident after the match. 'The problem is ... it was late, and it was high. It doesn't really matter whether it was caused by the late fist to the head, or it was caused by Lipinski's head hitting the ground. He is responsible for all that contact,' he continued. 'I do think it's late enough for a 'rough conduct' (charge). So the concussion means it has to be three weeks, it has to be severe impact. 'If Lipinski gets up, that's probably a low level, $1,500 fine. I think all of us understand that's a real flaw in the system, but that is the system that Michael Christian (MRO) has to operate under. 'I think he's in strife there.' Fox Footy's Friday Night Footy panel dissected Meek's actions further after Ralph's insight, with a unanimous agreement that the act shouldn't see the ruck sidelined until Round 17 after three games and a mid-season bye. 'If the outcome in terms of a concussion is reached, and that becomes a three-week penalty, then that should trigger the AFL to come out and make a change to the way that they legislate against these actions. There should be something in between nothing and three, and it should be done now … they can do it anytime,' Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley said. '(This is a one-week suspension) if anything … it's zero, or one.' Three-time Brisbane premiership player Jonathan Brown added: 'The players should be allowed every right to try to make an attempt on the spoil. I think it's unfair to be expecting players to be absolute, perfect decision (makers). 'I'm happy enough for him to have a sanction, but it shouldn't be three, because that is a player just genuinely doing his best for the team to get there and make a spoil. 'I'm concerned that we will lose a player in the first or second week of a final (for) a grand final — when the whole footy world is going: 'That is unfair'. 'Andrew Dillon has showed tremendous leadership during the week; continue on with that leadership. 'Bang!' Captain's call, this is what we're doing, the whole footy world agrees with it.' Collingwood coach Craig McRae provies injury updates on Lachie Schultz and Pat Lipinksi. ðŸ'° Watch #AFLPiesHawks on ch.504 or stream on @kayosports: âœ�ï¸� WRAP — Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) May 30, 2025 Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis ended by saying: 'I don't think anyone would argue the point if it was one week, because there's a level of responsibility. But three weeks is just ridiculous.' 'Andrew Dillon has showed tremendous leadership during the week; continue on with that leadership. 'Bang!' Captain's call, this is what we're doing, the whole footy world agrees with it.' Collingwood coach Craig McRae was also asked on the incident post-game, but noted that he'd need to see the vision again before commenting too much on the matter. 'I'll have to watch it (and) see it. Obviously there's a remonstration for the contest… and there's a concussion there now,' McRae told Fox Footy commentator Gerard Whateley. Only on Tuesday evening did Fremantle captain Alex Pearce have a three-week ban overturned at the Tribunal, after his mid-air collision with Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones that was a crucial test case for players contesting the ball in incidents which cause a concussion. Lipinski now won't return until at least Round 15, as the league's concussion protocols prevent him from returning for the King's Birthday clash with Melbourne in Round 13, before their club bye the week after.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Steele Sidebottom embarrasses former teammate Jack Ginnivan
Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom played a key role as the Pies continued their stellar season with a dominant 51-point victory over Hawthorn. The clash at the MCG was made even more tantalising with Jack Ginnivan going up against his old teammates. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The now Hawks livewire was at his mercurial best in the early stages as he kicked three goals in the first half. But in the third quarter it was Sidebottom who stole the limelight as he embarrassed his former teammate. After Isaac Quaynor took an intercepting mark on the back flank, he fed the ball out to Sidebottom with miles of empty space in front of him. The 34-year-old took off down the wing as Ginnivan attempted to apply the pressure by giving chase. The 22-year-old however could do nothing as Sidebottom shuffled towards the Pies forward 50, rubbing salt into the wounds by taking four bounces on his way. Sidebottom ended the contest with 27 disposals and two goals and couldn't help poke fun at Ginnivan during a post-game interview. Talking with Cameron Mooney, the Pies veteran was asked about the last time he took that many bounces down the wing of the MCG. Sidebottom didn't hesitate in burning the Hawthorn forward. 'I was lucky Ginni was chasing me,' Sidebottom said. 'I don't think I ever have to be honest so yeah it was nice.' While Sidebottom was the top ranked player on the ground, teammate Nick Daicos broke a long running hoodoo on Friday night. Despite his illustrious career in the league, Daicos had never taken a contested mark … that all changed against Hawthorn. After a ball up following a goal from Hawk James Worpel, Sidebottom took possession and wheeled around, spotting Daicos in the middle of the ground. Daicos had a small gap to his opponent, coincidentally Worpel again, and took the mark right as the Hawthorn star made body contact and tried to spoil. While there were some doubts over its authenticity, the moment appeared as a stat on the live scores and was immediately noted by the commentary team on Channel 7. 'That looked like a contested mark to me,' Matthew Richardson said. James Brayshaw replied excitedly: 'I think it is. Is that the numero uno?'
Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Telegraph
Ugly MCG fight during Collingwood's win over Hawthorn horrifies AFL fans
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Footage of an ugly crowd incident during Collingwood's win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night is going viral. A video taken by a spectator at the venue has been shared on social media and the clip has been swirling around cyberspace since the incident unfolded after the game on Friday night. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The footage appears to show an altercation between a spectator and another group of Hawthorn supporters standing near the stairs of the bottom level of seating directly behind the goal posts. The clip that has been shared on social media does not include footage of any events leading up to the altercation. The incident appears to have unfolded in the back row of the official Hawthorn cheer squad sitting area. The footage shows punches appeared to be thrown and one moment where one supporter appeared to kick out towards another person. Stadium security staff then arrived at the scene. Footage of the incident shared on social media. Photo: X and @greg_briggs. Victoria Police have released a statement to confirming it is aware of a fight that broke out at the venue. 'Police were generally pleased with the crowd behaviour at the MCG for Friday night's AFL match, with an estimated crowd of 74,000,' Victoria Police said. 'There were a small number of behavioural issues with ten people evicted from the stadium by police. 'Officers are aware of a fight which broke out following an altercation between a small group about 10.30pm. 'A 32-year-old man advised police that he was assaulted but did not wish to make a statement at that time. 'The man was not injured during the incident.' Footage of the incident has gone viral with one version of the clip viewed more than 130,000 times on X. Social media users have been commenting on the video with some disgusted about the event. 'I witnessed this with my family (kids) it was awful,' one person posted on X. 'Hawthorn cheersquad unleashed and was disgusting. Security was more concerned about settling older gentlemen to keep him from going to get police.' Another person wrote: 'We don't need this. It happens every week. It's not even surprising to see it anymore. 'It's getting out of control. People can't wait to throw punches at rival footy fans these days. It's awful. 'Just have fans sitting among their own supporters instead of this. So much better. One social media user posted: 'I remember a time when fighting was rare at an Aussie Rules game'. Another person on X wrote: 'Male violence is disgusting'. Meanwhile, there will also be a heavy, 'visible' police presence around Melbourne's sporting precinct on Saturday ahead of the A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Footage of the incident shared on social media. Photo: X and @greg_briggs. Jack Crisp of the Magpies kicks at goal against Hawthorn. Picture: Michael Klein. Victoria Police released a statement on Saturday informing the public they have 'bolstered resourcing around the venue, surrounding licensed venues and public transport hubs throughout Richmond and the CBD'. Police said in an earlier statement: 'While the focus this weekend will be on preventing and de-escalating any incidents, police will have zero tolerance for anyone engaging in reckless or anti-social behaviour, whether it is before or after the match. 'Only two weeks ago a splinter group of supporters lit around 15 flares under a bridge on Swan Street while marching to a game on Saturday 17 May. 'Police have serious concerns about this behaviour as billowing smoke under a train line can disrupt the public transport network and cause safety issues. 'Victoria Police has undertaken significant planning and worked closely with the A-League, clubs, stadium management, security providers and licensees to ensure the event is safe for those attending and the entire community.' Originally published as Ugly MCG fight during Collingwood's win over Hawthorn horrifies AFL fans
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
Ugly MCG fight during Collingwood's win over Hawthorn horrifies AFL fans
Footage of an ugly crowd incident during Collingwood's win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night is going viral. A video taken by a spectator at the venue has been shared on social media and the clip has been swirling around cyberspace since the incident unfolded after the game on Friday night. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The footage appears to show an altercation between a spectator and another group of Hawthorn supporters standing near the stairs of the bottom level of seating directly behind the goal posts. The clip that has been shared on social media does not include footage of any events leading up to the altercation. The incident appears to have unfolded in the back row of the official Hawthorn cheer squad sitting area. The footage shows punches appeared to be thrown and one moment where one supporter appeared to kick out towards another person. Stadium security staff then arrived at the scene. Victoria Police have released a statement to confirming it is aware of a fight that broke out at the venue. 'Police were generally pleased with the crowd behaviour at the MCG for Friday night's AFL match, with an estimated crowd of 74,000,' Victoria Police said. 'There were a small number of behavioural issues with ten people evicted from the stadium by police. 'Officers are aware of a fight which broke out following an altercation between a small group about 10.30pm. 'A 32-year-old man advised police that he was assaulted but did not wish to make a statement at that time. 'The man was not injured during the incident.' Footage of the incident has gone viral with one version of the clip viewed more than 130,000 times on X. Social media users have been commenting on the video with some disgusted about the event. 'I witnessed this with my family (kids) it was awful,' one person posted on X. 'Hawthorn cheersquad unleashed and was disgusting. Security was more concerned about settling older gentlemen to keep him from going to get police.' Another person wrote: 'We don't need this. It happens every week. It's not even surprising to see it anymore. 'It's getting out of control. People can't wait to throw punches at rival footy fans these days. It's awful. 'Just have fans sitting among their own supporters instead of this. So much better. One social media user posted: 'I remember a time when fighting was rare at an Aussie Rules game'. Another person on X wrote: 'Male violence is disgusting'. Meanwhile, there will also be a heavy, 'visible' police presence around Melbourne's sporting precinct on Saturday ahead of the A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Victoria Police released a statement on Saturday informing the public they have 'bolstered resourcing around the venue, surrounding licensed venues and public transport hubs throughout Richmond and the CBD'. Police said in an earlier statement: 'While the focus this weekend will be on preventing and de-escalating any incidents, police will have zero tolerance for anyone engaging in reckless or anti-social behaviour, whether it is before or after the match. 'Only two weeks ago a splinter group of supporters lit around 15 flares under a bridge on Swan Street while marching to a game on Saturday 17 May. 'Police have serious concerns about this behaviour as billowing smoke under a train line can disrupt the public transport network and cause safety issues. 'Victoria Police has undertaken significant planning and worked closely with the A-League, clubs, stadium management, security providers and licensees to ensure the event is safe for those attending and the entire community.'
