Jan 3, 2024 02:01 AM
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EXCERPTS: . . . Will deepfakes help derail elections? So-called "generative" AI programs now allow anyone to create convincing texts and images from scratch in a matter of seconds. This has made it easier and cheaper than ever to produce "deepfake" content, in which people appear to say or do things they never did.
As major elections approach in 2024, from the US presidential race to the European Parliament elections, experts say we could see a surge in deepfakes aimed at swaying public opinion or inciting unrest ahead of the vote...
[...] Who owns AI-generated content? To develop "generative" AI tools, companies train the underlying models by feeding them vast amounts of texts or images sourced from the internet. So far, they have utilized these resources without obtaining explicit consent from the original creators — writers, illustrators, or photographers.
But rights holders are fighting back against what they see as violations of their copyrights...
[...] Who holds the power over AII? As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, it is becoming harder and more expensive for companies to develop and train the underlying models. Digital rights activists warn that this development is concentrating more and more cutting-edge expertise in the hands of a few powerful companies...
[...] How to enforce AI laws? Against this backdrop, experts agree that — just as cars need to be equipped with seat belts — artificial intelligence technology needs to be governed by rules... (MORE - missing details)
EXCERPTS: . . . Will deepfakes help derail elections? So-called "generative" AI programs now allow anyone to create convincing texts and images from scratch in a matter of seconds. This has made it easier and cheaper than ever to produce "deepfake" content, in which people appear to say or do things they never did.
As major elections approach in 2024, from the US presidential race to the European Parliament elections, experts say we could see a surge in deepfakes aimed at swaying public opinion or inciting unrest ahead of the vote...
[...] Who owns AI-generated content? To develop "generative" AI tools, companies train the underlying models by feeding them vast amounts of texts or images sourced from the internet. So far, they have utilized these resources without obtaining explicit consent from the original creators — writers, illustrators, or photographers.
But rights holders are fighting back against what they see as violations of their copyrights...
[...] Who holds the power over AII? As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, it is becoming harder and more expensive for companies to develop and train the underlying models. Digital rights activists warn that this development is concentrating more and more cutting-edge expertise in the hands of a few powerful companies...
[...] How to enforce AI laws? Against this backdrop, experts agree that — just as cars need to be equipped with seat belts — artificial intelligence technology needs to be governed by rules... (MORE - missing details)