The article discusses the alarming rise of AI-generated misinformation, particularly through deepfakes, that can incite hate speech and violence. Scarlett Johansson's call for a ban on deepfake technology underscores the seriousness of this issue, especially after a fake video featuring Jewish actors circulated online. The text highlights examples of AI's misuse in media, contributing to real-world violence linked to misinformation, such as in the UK. The article also addresses the dangers of AI in promoting harmful stereotypes and xenophobia, calling for urgent action to mitigate these threats to society.
"... I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by A.I. is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it. We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality."
"Creating sensational stories with the help of AI has already proven dangerous. The anti-migrant violence in UK was born from online misinformation."
"Last October, AI-powered search engines like Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity were found promoting scientific racism in search results."
"This feature allowed users to create uncensored deepfakes, like Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump posing as a couple, sparking deep concerns, is this unprecedented creative freedom, or a dangerous threat to democracy?"
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