Group 1 - Melania Trump has released an AI-generated audiobook narrated in her voice, despite previously warning about the dangers of deepfakes [1] - The "Take It Down Act," which criminalizes deepfakes and revenge porn, was signed by President Trump and promoted by Melania, aiming to combat online sexual exploitation [1][2] - The audiobook is priced at $25 and has a runtime of seven hours, with plans for multiple language versions to be released in 2025 [1] Group 2 - Melania previously launched a physical version of her memoir, priced at $150, which was printed on high-quality art paper [2] - She has been relatively low-profile since her husband took office, but has been involved in initiatives like supporting the "Take It Down Act" [2] - Currently, Melania is collaborating with Amazon on a documentary series, reportedly worth several tens of millions of dollars [3]

Core Insights - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company announced the launch of the second phase of the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) sandbox program aimed at providing banks with a controlled environment to develop and test AI-driven innovative solutions [1][2] - The second phase will focus on enhancing risk management, anti-fraud measures, and customer experience use cases, building on the positive response to the first phase launched in January [1] - A key optimization measure in the second phase is the introduction of the "GenA.I. Sandbox Co-Creation Lab," which will facilitate early engagement between banks and technology providers through practical workshops [1] - The HKMA plans to hold workshops in the coming weeks to discuss how to leverage AI to combat the growing threat of deepfake fraud [1] Industry Implications - The initiative reflects the commitment of the HKMA to promote responsible GenA.I. innovation within the banking sector, encouraging banks to integrate AI technology into their risk management frameworks [2] - The fifth FiNETech event, where the second phase was announced, gathered over 150 professionals from banking and technology sectors involved in AI-related fields, indicating strong industry interest and collaboration [2]