Is this inevitable? When (not if) one sides starts using AI can the other side fail to retaliate?
In a first in Argentina, candidates roll out AI-powered deepfakes, political campaigns: 5 things to know
1. According to a report by the New York Times, the ongoing electoral campaigns in Argentina are witnessing both the main presidential candidates, Javier Milei of the Liberty Advances party, and Sergio Massa of the Union for the Homeland, using AI to build themselves up, while simultaneously putting the opposition down. To garner public attention, both candidates are using AI-created posters which can be seen on the streets of Buenos Aires.
2. One of the posters depicts Mr. Massa adorned with medals pointing to the sky while surrounded by older people looking up at him in hope. The other candidate, Mr. Milei, responded to it by depicting himself as a cartoon lion, while also putting out an AI-created image of Massa as a communist leader in a post.
3. In another use of AI, Mr. Massa’s team has created deepfakes with his face being put on famous scenes from films like Clockwork Orange and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas which show the lead character as somewhat unhinged.
4. Talking about the potential of AI, Mr. Massa told the New York Times, “I didn’t have my mind prepared for the world that I’m going to live in. It’s a huge challenge. We’re on a horse that we have to ride but we still don’t know its tricks.”
5. Mr. Massa was also shown a deepfake that was created by his campaign which had Mr. Millei talking about how the human organ market would function. In response, Mr. Massa said, “I don’t agree with that use”. A spokesperson for him later clarified that such posts were clearly labeled AI-generated and are only for putting down political points, and entertainment.
(Related) Imagine this tool used by individuals rather than a formal campaign. Asynchronous politics?
From toy to tool: DALL-E 3 is a wake-up call for visual artists—and the rest of us
In October, OpenAI launched its newest AI image generator—DALL-E 3—into wide release for ChatGPT subscribers. DALL-E can pull off media generation tasks that would have seemed absurd just two years ago—and although it can inspire delight with its unexpectedly detailed creations, it also brings trepidation for some. Science fiction forecast tech like this long ago, but seeing machines upend the creative order feels different when it's actually happening before our eyes.
"It’s impossible to dismiss the power of AI when it comes to image generation," says Aurich Lawson, Ars Technica's creative director. "With the rapid increase in visual acuity and ability to get a usable result, there’s no question it’s beyond being a gimmick or toy and is a legit tool."
Useful.
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State Landscape Privacy
Some helpful information on state privacy law changes in 2023 from the Computers & Communication Industry Association. Download your free copy of the 6-page file from ccianet.org.
Let them run wild. We can scold the little devils later.
https://www.reuthis inevitabl;ters.com/technology/germany-france-italy-reach-agreement-future-ai-regulation-2023-11-18/
Exclusive: Germany, France and Italy reach agreement on future AI regulation
France, Germany and Italy have reached an agreement on how artificial intelligence should be regulated, according to a joint paper seen by Reuters, which is expected to accelerate negotiations at the European level.
The three governments support commitments that are voluntary, but binding on small and large AI providers in the European Union that sign up to them.
… Initially, no sanctions should be imposed, according to the paper.
… Germany's Economy Ministry, which is in charge of the topic together with the Ministry of Digital Affairs, said laws and state control should not regulate AI itself, but rather its application.
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