Misinformation & deepfakes help weaponize AI: Should AI be as open as the internet then?

The ability for AI to spread misinformation has been reaching hair-raising lengths, another and possibly the worst way of weaponizing AI, especially through deepfakes. Recently, Scarlett Johansson called for a deep fake ban after a video featuring an AI deepfake of the actress circulated online. The video showed Johansson along with other Jewish actors like Jerry Seinfeld and Mila Kunis wearing a t-shirt that shows the name “Kanye” with an image of a middle finger that has the Star of David in the center.

“… 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,” the actress told People Magazine.

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