AI Deepfakes: The Crisis We’re Not Ready For
What is scarier than an AI deepfake? A government that’s paralyzed while this tech runs wild. Scarlett Johansson just called for action, and she is right.
Scarlett Johansson is demanding urgent legislation to regulate AI after a deepfake video featuring her and other celebrities circulated online, promoting hate speech and antisemitism.
Johansson, a vocal critic of AI misuse, highlighted the growing dangers of AI-generated content and how it risks distorting reality. Despite rising concerns, the U.S. has failed to pass comprehensive AI safety laws.
The problem isn’t just offensive content. It’s the blurring of truth, making it harder to distinguish fact from fiction. Recent political decisions to veto AI safety bills and reject international guidelines show how legislation lags behind technology. A worrisome development.
As AI reshapes reality, the line between truth and fabrication becomes dangerously thin. How should we balance technological freedom with ethical safeguards?
Read the full article on The Verge.
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