AI Ethics and the Rise of Deepfakes: Stepping Up our Security
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them
The rise of deepfakes has experts deeply concerned 😰. With AI, falsified images, videos and audio are nearly indistinguishable from reality. This threatens truth and trust in media. Manipulated content could even undermine democracy by influencing elections.
While promising technologies tackle detection, keeping up remains difficult. Current watermarking methods protect little, as malign actors circumvent them. Detection software, though improving, still incorrectly flags real content at times.
Yet hope exists! Ethical leaders address these challenges head-on. Microsoft️ and others form the Deepfake Detection Challenge, combining efforts against disinformation. Researchers worldwide dedicate skills to solutions. Through open collaboration, we can stay ahead of those wishing to do harm.
each small step matters – verify sources, think critically, and avoid quick shares without vetting. Together, through vigilance and partnership, we’ll build trust in AI and each other again. What else can open-source communities and private sector do to ensure ethics drive this powerful tool for good?