Tag: Disinformation

Sam Altman, the man behind ChatGPT, warns of the potential dangers of AI and its misuse. He fears that AI could create new diseases, cyberattacks, and disinformation. Furthermore, bad actors could exploit the technology, causing worldwide dystopia. Altman's cautionary statements shed light on the importance of responsible use and regulation of this powerful tool.

A new attack ad featuring fake AI images of former President Trump hugging Dr. Fauci has caused concern. The use of AI-generated content in political campaigns makes it difficult for voters to distinguish fact from fiction. It's important for social media platforms and tech companies to take action against deepfakes and disinformation to protect democracy.

The EU urges big tech companies to label all AI-created content to prevent the spread of fake news. This voluntary code of practice is part of the EU's AI Act aiming to reduce risks associated with synthetic media. Google, Microsoft, TikTok and others are onboard, but the challenge will be to detect and label such content in real-time. Compliance with the regulation may not be mandatory until 2026, but VP Vera Jourová expects companies to honor her request. Google expresses confidence in its ability to identify and label AI-generated content.

The EU is advocating for AI-generated content labeling to prevent disinformation. It urges signatories of its Code of Practice to create technology that identifies and labels AI content accurately. With the potential harm that advanced chatbots and image generators pose to society, the EU is requesting a separate track within the code to discuss AI-generated content. The current version of the code does not identify deepfakes, prompting the EU's initiative. It expects to see action on the matter in July.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman warns against heavy regulation hindering AI development, highlighting the need for long-term institutional oversight. His call for global organisation to audit and license AI models comes amid concerns over superintelligence risks and potential automation disruption to industries. Altman's innovative ChatGPT program impresses with its ability to generate essays and poems but critics raise concerns around potential chatbot disinformation.