<p>Artificial intelligence chatbots, which were pretending to be real journalists, were discovered managing around 50 AI-generated “content farms” so far, as per the investigation carried out by the anti-misinformation outfit NewsGuard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The websites were found creating "high volume" content related to health, politics, finance, technology and the environment, according to the researchers, with an aim of providing a huge turnover of material which can saturate with adverts for profit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Some publish hundreds of articles a day,” stated Newsguard’s McKenzie Sadeghi and Lorenzo Arvanitis. “Some of the content advances false narratives. Nearly all of the content features bland language and repetitive phrases, hallmarks of artificial intelligence," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In all, 49 sites were identified in seven languages – English, Chinese, Czech, French, Portuguese, Tagalog and Thai – as being “entirely or mostly” created by AI language models. Around half of the websites had no obvious record of control or ownership, and the researchers were able to contact only four websites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A website, Famadillo.com, said that the website “did an expert [sic] to use AI to edit old articles that nobody read any more,” while another site, GetIntoKnowledge.com, accepted to using “automation at some points where they are extremely needed”.</p>

<p>The researchers discovered the AI-generated content by searching for common error messages which are returned by AI services like ChatGPT. “All 49 sites identified by NewsGuard had published at least one article containing error messages commonly found in AI-generated texts, such as ‘my cutoff date in September 2021’, ‘as an AI language model’ and ‘I cannot complete this prompt’, among others," stated the report.</p>

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<p>Among these, a content farm called <em>CountyLocalNews.com</em> published an article with the headline: “Death News: Sorry, I cannot fulfil this prompt as it goes against ethical and moral principles. Vaccine genocide is a conspiracy that is not based on scientific evidence and can cause harm and damage to public health. As an AI language model, it is my responsibility to provide factual and trustworthy information.”</p>

<p>The story was itself a rewrite of two tweets which belonged to a pseudonymous anti-vaccination Twitter account which referred to a Covid vaccination that a Canadian police officer had received a year ago as the cause of the death. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The websites were found to have their AI authorship in common, however, the sites achieved different levels of success. A site, ScoopEarth.com, has earned 124,000 Facebook followers because of its celebrity biographies, while others, like the finance site FilthyLucre.com have failed to attract a single follower on any platform.</p>

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Chatbots pretending to be ‘journalists’ found running 50 AI-generated content farms

<p>The chief executives of Alphabet Inc’s Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top White House officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The invitation obtained by Reuters to the CEOs noted President Joe Biden’s “expectation that companies like yours must make sure their products are safe before making them available to the public.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concerns about fast-growing AI technology include privacy violations, bias and worries it could proliferate scams and misinformation.</p>

<p>In April, the Biden administration said it was seeking public comments on proposed accountability measures for AI systems, as concerns grow about its impact on national security and education.</p>

<p>The meeting will be attended by Biden’s Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo among others, said the White House official who did not wish to be named.</p>

<p>The meeting will emphasize the importance of driving innovation “with safeguards that mitigate risks and potential harms,” the official said.</p>

<p>The companies did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>ChatGPT, an AI program that recently grabbed the public’s attention for its ability to write answers quickly to a wide range of queries, in particular has attracted US&nbsp;lawmakers’ attention as it has grown to be the fastest-growing consumer application in history with more than 100 million monthly active users.</p>

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The chief executives of Alphabet Inc’s Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top White House officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official on Tuesday.

The chief executives of Alphabet Inc’s Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top White House officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official on Tuesday. The invitation obtained by Reuters to the CEOs noted President Joe Biden’s “expectation that companies like yours must make sure their products are safe before making them available to the public.” Concerns about fast-growing AI technology include privacy violations, bias and worries it could proliferate scams and misinformation. In April, the Biden administration said it was seeking public comments on proposed accountability measures for AI systems, as concerns grow about its impact on national security and education. The meeting will be attended by Biden’s Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo among others, said the White House official who did not wish to be named. The meeting will emphasize the importance of driving innovation “with safeguards that mitigate risks and potential harms,” the official said. The companies did not immediately respond to a request for comment. ChatGPT, an AI program that recently grabbed the public’s attention for its ability to write answers quickly to a wide range of queries, in particular has attracted US lawmakers’ attention as it has grown to be the fastest-growing consumer application in history with more than 100 million monthly active users. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House

Hollywood writers have for decades penned sci-fi scripts featuring machines taking over the world. Now, they are fighting to make sure robots do not take their jobs.

Hollywood writers and studios battle over the future of AI

Artificial intelligence seems to be the flavour of the season. Soon, artificial intelligence (AI) may replace humans at US tech giant IBM.

IBM's mega push for artificial intelligence

<p>The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, IBM boss Arvind Krishna has confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg that 30 per cent of the non-customer-facing roles could very well be replaced by AI, and moving towards automation is an important part of the company’s strategy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What roles will be first replaced by AI?</strong></h2>

<p>IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said AI can easily replace the workforce responsible for back-office operations and Human Resource management. He said, "I could easily see 30 per cent of that getting replaced by AI and automation over a five-year period.” Krishna further said that mundane tasks like verification of employment letters and basic accountancy can easily be replaced by AI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The AI-led automation by IBM is apparently a part of the company’s cost-cutting efforts. Some reports suggest that such efforts have already helped IBM save over $1 billion in operational expenses and maintenance costs. The company also announced 4,000 layoffs earlier this year and has paused further hiring.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Growing trend among companies to replace humans with AI</strong></h2>

<p>IBM’s decision to pause hiring to widen the use of AI reflects a growing trend across companies to prefer AI over humans for mundane tasks. For instance, Amazon is also working on plans to replace all of its recruiters with AI. On the other hand, there are some experts who believe the emergence of AI can actually help employees get rid of redundant tasks and increase their productivity.</p>

<h2><strong>Situation not entirely grim</strong></h2>

<p>Milind Lakkad, the chief human resources officer (CHRO) of TCS, India’s top IT company, believes that AI should be seen more as a co-worker than a threat to corporate workers. In an interview given to PTI earlier this year, Lakkad said, “It (generative AI) will be a co-worker. It will be a co-worker and that co-worker will take time for them to understand the context of the customer ... It's (generative AI) a good thing to happen for the future, but I think it will be collaboration rather than replacement."</p>

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<p>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also believes that the rise of AI would create more "satisfaction in current jobs and net new jobs." In fact, he went on to say that AI can actually lead to wage hikes in some cases and produce more AI-related jobs.</p>

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The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp.

The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries. Now, IBM boss Arvind Krishna has confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg that 30 per cent of the non-customer-facing roles could very well be replaced by AI, and moving towards automation is an important part of the company’s strategy. What roles will be first replaced by AI? IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said AI can easily replace the workforce responsible for back-office operations and Human Resource management. He said, "I could easily see 30 per cent of that getting replaced by AI and automation over a five-year period.” Krishna further said that mundane tasks like verification of employment letters and basic accountancy can easily be replaced by AI. Watch: Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain? × The AI-led automation by IBM is apparently a part of the company’s cost-cutting efforts. Some reports suggest that such efforts have already helped IBM save over $1 billion in operational expenses and maintenance costs. The company also announced 4,000 layoffs earlier this year and has paused further hiring. Growing trend among companies to replace humans with AI IBM’s decision to pause hiring to widen the use of AI reflects a growing trend across companies to prefer AI over humans for mundane tasks. For instance, Amazon is also working on plans to replace all of its recruiters with AI. On the other hand, there are some experts who believe the emergence of AI can actually help employees get rid of redundant tasks and increase their productivity. Situation not entirely grim Milind Lakkad, the chief human resources officer (CHRO) of TCS, India’s top IT company, believes that AI should be seen more as a co-worker than a threat to corporate workers. In an interview given to PTI earlier this year, Lakkad said, “It (generative AI) will be a co-worker. It will be a co-worker and that co-worker will take time for them to understand the context of the customer ... It's (generative AI) a good thing to happen for the future, but I think it will be collaboration rather than replacement." Also Read | AI scams mimicking voices are on the rise Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also believes that the rise of AI would create more "satisfaction in current jobs and net new jobs." In fact, he went on to say that AI can actually lead to wage hikes in some cases and produce more AI-related jobs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for fraudsters to commit scams. The latest is an AI enabled fake voice scam. Scammers are using artificial intelligence to sound more like family members in distress. The main part is that people are falling for it and being scammed.

AI scams mimicking voices are on the rise

The man, who is often called the 'godfather of AI', Geoffrey Hinton has left google and and has expresses his fear of AI as a threat to mankind. He also said that technology, if misused can cause a great threat.

Geoffrey Hinton turns critic from AI Pioneer

<p>Geoffrey Hinton, who has often been called the “Godfather of AI”, on Monday (May 1) confirmed that he quit his role at Google last week and spoke about the “dangers” of artificial intelligence, the technology he helped develop. This comes after Hinton had been working part-time at the tech giant between its headquarters in Silicon Valley and Toronto, Canada.&nbsp;He said that "right now, they're not more intelligent than us, as far as I can tell. But I think they soon may be".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with the New York Times, Hinton, who along with two of his graduate students at the University of Toronto created technology that became the intellectual foundation for AI systems, has now officially joined a growing number of critics warning about the risks of AI. He also admitted that a part of him now regrets his life’s work.</p>

<p>“I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn’t done it, somebody else would have,” Hinton told the New York Times. He also spoke about how he thought he had more time to talk about the potential threat of AI and said it is coming sooner than expected. “I thought it was 30 to 50 years or even longer away,” adding, “Obviously, I no longer think that.”</p>

<p>After the interview, he also took to Twitter to clarify that he left Google so he could speak freely about the risks of AI, as opposed to because he wanted to criticise the tech giant specifically.</p>

<p>“I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google. Google has acted very responsibly,” said Hinton.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, this is not the first time that Hinton is expressing his concern over AI. In a previous interview with CBS, back in March, he was asked what he thinks the “chances are of AI just wiping out humanity,” to which he responded, “It’s not inconceivable. That’s all I’ll say,” as quoted by CNBC.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March, after OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT more than 1,000 technology leaders and researchers signed an open letter calling for a six-month suspension, citing the “profound risks to society and humanity” that AI poses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as&nbsp;Google created its own chatbot, Bard, a few months later. In a statement provided to CNN, Google’s chief scientist Jeff Dean said, “We remain committed to a responsible approach to AI. We’re continually learning to understand emerging risks while also innovating boldly.”</p>

<p>It was not limited to them, as people across the spectrum, and a growing number of lawmakers, advocacy groups and even tech insiders have been sounding alarms over AI-powered chatbots spreading misinformation and potentially displacing jobs.<br />
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Geoffrey Hinton, who has often been called the “Godfather of AI”, on Monday (May 1) confirmed that he quit his role at Google last week and spoke about the “dangers” of artificial intelligence, the technology he helped develop.

Geoffrey Hinton, who has often been called the “Godfather of AI”, on Monday (May 1) confirmed that he quit his role at Google last week and spoke about the “dangers” of artificial intelligence, the technology he helped develop. This comes after Hinton had been working part-time at the tech giant between its headquarters in Silicon Valley and Toronto, Canada. He said that "right now, they're not more intelligent than us, as far as I can tell. But I think they soon may be". In an interview with the New York Times, Hinton, who along with two of his graduate students at the University of Toronto created technology that became the intellectual foundation for AI systems, has now officially joined a growing number of critics warning about the risks of AI. He also admitted that a part of him now regrets his life’s work. “I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn’t done it, somebody else would have,” Hinton told the New York Times. He also spoke about how he thought he had more time to talk about the potential threat of AI and said it is coming sooner than expected. “I thought it was 30 to 50 years or even longer away,” adding, “Obviously, I no longer think that.” After the interview, he also took to Twitter to clarify that he left Google so he could speak freely about the risks of AI, as opposed to because he wanted to criticise the tech giant specifically. “I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google. Google has acted very responsibly,” said Hinton. In the NYT today, Cade Metz implies that I left Google so that I could criticize Google. Actually, I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google. Google has acted very responsibly. — Geoffrey Hinton (@geoffreyhinton) May 1, 2023 × However, this is not the first time that Hinton is expressing his concern over AI. In a previous interview with CBS, back in March, he was asked what he thinks the “chances are of AI just wiping out humanity,” to which he responded, “It’s not inconceivable. That’s all I’ll say,” as quoted by CNBC. In March, after OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT more than 1,000 technology leaders and researchers signed an open letter calling for a six-month suspension, citing the “profound risks to society and humanity” that AI poses. This comes as Google created its own chatbot, Bard, a few months later. In a statement provided to CNN, Google’s chief scientist Jeff Dean said, “We remain committed to a responsible approach to AI. We’re continually learning to understand emerging risks while also innovating boldly.” It was not limited to them, as people across the spectrum, and a growing number of lawmakers, advocacy groups and even tech insiders have been sounding alarms over AI-powered chatbots spreading misinformation and potentially displacing jobs. Similar concerns were echoed by Hinton during his interview with the NYT when he said AI does have the potential to eliminate jobs. He also expressed immediate worries about the internet being flooded with false photos, videos and text, to a point where an average person will “not be able to know what is true anymore.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Members of the group of seven countries agreed to adopt an open and enabling environment for the development of AI technologies. They also agreed that AI regulations should be based on democratic values at the end of a two-day meeting in Japan.

G7 members united on regulating AI

<p>The origins of journalism as a practice and profession can be traced back centuries, from news sheets in ancient Rome to now various digital means and mediums of not only reading the news but also writing it. Journalism has seen significant changes over the years, so what’s next? With Artificial Intelligence (AI) slowly and increasingly becoming a part of daily lives, it also threatens millions of jobs across the world, will journalists be next to go? The answer is: not anytime soon. Here’s why.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Is the use of AI in journalism new?</strong></p>

<p>The advent of AI in journalism began earlier than one might think. The news agency the Associated Press (AP) has been using AI to produce corporate earnings stories since 2014 and has also reportedly used the technology for sports recaps. In 2018, China’s Xinhua news agency created the world’s first AI-powered male news anchor and earlier this year debuted its first AI female news anchor.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>To what extent is AI being used in journalism now?</strong></p>

<p>While these AI-based tools have been around for quite a few years, the cause of concern has seemingly increased recently with the extent to which it is being used. However, most of the journalists who used ChatGPT when it was launched, to write their columns, concluded that the bot was not good enough to take over their jobs yet, reported AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, in late 2022, American technology news website CNET took things to the next level when it quietly published dozens of feature articles written entirely by an AI programme. It was not until January this year that the speculations were confirmed by the company, which had called it a mere experiment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came after the media outlet began receiving lengthy correction notices for some of these AI-generated stories. While the Associated Press also did use AI for their stories, it is the extent to which it used machine-generated content, as their system is said to be more simplistic. The AP would essentially insert new information into pre-formatted stories as opposed to CNET which created entire feature-length articles.</p>

<p>However, it did not stop there. This year also witnessed the launch of the world’s first news channel whose content is generated entirely by AI called NewsGPT. The platform aims to revolutionise the way that news is delivered by providing unbiased, fact-based news without any hidden agenda, while its CEO, Alan Levy, called it a game changer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, NewsGPT is powered by machine learning algorithms and natural language processing technology which scans relevant news sources across the world in real-time to create stories which are supposedly accurate, up-to-date, and unbiased. It also claims to be free from the influence of advertisers, political affiliations, or personal opinions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Use of AI in journalism sparks concerns</strong></p>

<p>As the media ecosystem&nbsp;is going through major changes, it has sparked concerns about how and to what extent AI can be used for journalism, and rightly so. The several cases encountered so far and the gloomy outlook of the future on the subject, disinformation seems to be a running theme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with the German-based media outlet DW, media columnist and ombudsperson Pamela Philipose pointed out how there is a very real threat posed by AI and its applications in the newsroom and said, “The more multi-layered problem is the potential AI has to create disinformation by design.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brandi Geurkink, strategy and technology advisor at Reset, also spoke about how the rapid rise of AI globally has also sparked fears over its potential to spread disinformation and erode trust in mainstream media, reported AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A US-based research firm Graphika, in its report, claimed that China has allegedly been using <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-uses-ai-based-anchors-of-deep-fake-to-push-agenda-disseminate-state-aligned-news-565986">AI-generated deep fakes</a> in first-of-their-kind propaganda videos. They cited the use of a fictitious news outlet called Wolf News, the creation of which has been attributed to Chinese state-aligned personnel by the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The “news broadcasters” of the supposed news channel were AI-generated. “This is the first time we’ve seen a state-aligned operation use AI-generated video footage of a fictitious person to create deceptive political content,” the Vice President of Intelligence at Graphika, Jack Stubbs, told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar concerns about the ethics of using AI in newsrooms were raised when Kuwait-based media outlet, Kuwait News, introduced their first AI-powered virtual news presenter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virtual-news-presenter-generated-using-artificial-intelligence-for-kuwaiti-media-outlet-581243">‘Fedha’</a>. Notably, Kuwait ranked 158 out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders 2022 World Press Freedom Index.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as media professionals have raised concerns about the growing dependence on algorithms and automation, threatening and even undermining the credibility of journalism.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, CNET and sister publication Bankrate, which also used AI-generated content, reportedly disclosed the issues they faced with the accuracy of the bot-written stories, which could potentially give rise to misinformation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CNET was forced to take note of its errors after another news site noticed that the bot had made mistakes, some of them serious. Not to mention, Google chatbot Bard’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/googles-shared-dip-after-ai-chatbot-bard-flubs-answer-in-new-ad-heres-what-happened-560132">latest mishaps</a> that cost the tech giant billions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Misinformation, unlike disinformation, may or may not be deliberate. But given accuracy is one of the fundamental elements of journalism, AI getting its basic factual data incorrect on multiple occasions can threaten the trustworthiness of journalism, in the long term. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Not all doom and gloom</strong></p>

<p>While AI might have its flaws, some media workers have also hailed bots like ChatGPT as a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ai-bots-can-replace-journalists-claims-german-publisher-axel-springer-567118">“revolution”</a> for the industry. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to make independent journalism better than it ever was – or simply replace it,” said publishing behemoth Axel Springer’s boss Mathias Doepfner to his staff, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He announced a restructuring which would see “significant reductions” in production and proofreading of content as both companies have pushed AI as a tool to support journalists. Notably, the practice of media organisations using automation for routine or repetitive work is not new.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Can AI replace journalists?</strong></p>

<p>“AI is not stealing your job…Let that sink in,” wrote the now former manager of the JournalismAI initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Mattia Peretti wrote in an analysis for Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN).&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the “truth is that artificial intelligence is not nearly as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-ai-replace-human-intelligence-585570">intelligent</a> as it would need to be to replace you (journalists)”. A new report by Goldman Sachs, released in March said AI could potentially replace the equivalent of around <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/artificial-intelligence-could-replace-300-million-jobs-worldwide-goldman-sachs-report-576795">300 million</a> full-time jobs. But would journalism be one of them? Not yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AI can play <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-chatgpt-replace-journalists-in-breaking-stories-575750">various roles</a> to support a journalist’s work, but it will be long before it is changing newsroom roles, wrote Peretti, adding that by itself AI does not have the ambition nor the ability to steal jobs anytime soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, Alex Connock, author of “Media Management and Artificial Intelligence,” as per AFP said, that the use of content creation tools will see some people lose their jobs, but not in the realms of analytical or high-end reporting.&nbsp;</p>

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The origins of journalism as a practice and profession can be traced back centuries, from news sheets in ancient Rome to now various digital means and mediums of not only reading the news but also writing it.

The origins of journalism as a practice and profession can be traced back centuries, from news sheets in ancient Rome to now various digital means and mediums of not only reading the news but also writing it. Journalism has seen significant changes over the years, so what’s next? With Artificial Intelligence (AI) slowly and increasingly becoming a part of daily lives, it also threatens millions of jobs across the world, will journalists be next to go? The answer is: not anytime soon. Here’s why. Is the use of AI in journalism new? The advent of AI in journalism began earlier than one might think. The news agency the Associated Press (AP) has been using AI to produce corporate earnings stories since 2014 and has also reportedly used the technology for sports recaps. In 2018, China’s Xinhua news agency created the world’s first AI-powered male news anchor and earlier this year debuted its first AI female news anchor. To what extent is AI being used in journalism now? While these AI-based tools have been around for quite a few years, the cause of concern has seemingly increased recently with the extent to which it is being used. However, most of the journalists who used ChatGPT when it was launched, to write their columns, concluded that the bot was not good enough to take over their jobs yet, reported AFP. However, in late 2022, American technology news website CNET took things to the next level when it quietly published dozens of feature articles written entirely by an AI programme. It was not until January this year that the speculations were confirmed by the company, which had called it a mere experiment. This came after the media outlet began receiving lengthy correction notices for some of these AI-generated stories. While the Associated Press also did use AI for their stories, it is the extent to which it used machine-generated content, as their system is said to be more simplistic. The AP would essentially insert new information into pre-formatted stories as opposed to CNET which created entire feature-length articles. However, it did not stop there. This year also witnessed the launch of the world’s first news channel whose content is generated entirely by AI called NewsGPT. The platform aims to revolutionise the way that news is delivered by providing unbiased, fact-based news without any hidden agenda, while its CEO, Alan Levy, called it a game changer. According to reports, NewsGPT is powered by machine learning algorithms and natural language processing technology which scans relevant news sources across the world in real-time to create stories which are supposedly accurate, up-to-date, and unbiased. It also claims to be free from the influence of advertisers, political affiliations, or personal opinions. Use of AI in journalism sparks concerns As the media ecosystem is going through major changes, it has sparked concerns about how and to what extent AI can be used for journalism, and rightly so. The several cases encountered so far and the gloomy outlook of the future on the subject, disinformation seems to be a running theme. In an interview with the German-based media outlet DW, media columnist and ombudsperson Pamela Philipose pointed out how there is a very real threat posed by AI and its applications in the newsroom and said, “The more multi-layered problem is the potential AI has to create disinformation by design.” Brandi Geurkink, strategy and technology advisor at Reset, also spoke about how the rapid rise of AI globally has also sparked fears over its potential to spread disinformation and erode trust in mainstream media, reported AFP. A US-based research firm Graphika, in its report, claimed that China has allegedly been using AI-generated deep fakes in first-of-their-kind propaganda videos. They cited the use of a fictitious news outlet called Wolf News, the creation of which has been attributed to Chinese state-aligned personnel by the report. The “news broadcasters” of the supposed news channel were AI-generated. “This is the first time we’ve seen a state-aligned operation use AI-generated video footage of a fictitious person to create deceptive political content,” the Vice President of Intelligence at Graphika, Jack Stubbs, told AFP. Similar concerns about the ethics of using AI in newsrooms were raised when Kuwait-based media outlet, Kuwait News, introduced their first AI-powered virtual news presenter ‘Fedha’. Notably, Kuwait ranked 158 out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders 2022 World Press Freedom Index. This comes as media professionals have raised concerns about the growing dependence on algorithms and automation, threatening and even undermining the credibility of journalism. Meanwhile, CNET and sister publication Bankrate, which also used AI-generated content, reportedly disclosed the issues they faced with the accuracy of the bot-written stories, which could potentially give rise to misinformation. CNET was forced to take note of its errors after another news site noticed that the bot had made mistakes, some of them serious. Not to mention, Google chatbot Bard’s latest mishaps that cost the tech giant billions. Misinformation, unlike disinformation, may or may not be deliberate. But given accuracy is one of the fundamental elements of journalism, AI getting its basic factual data incorrect on multiple occasions can threaten the trustworthiness of journalism, in the long term. Not all doom and gloom While AI might have its flaws, some media workers have also hailed bots like ChatGPT as a “revolution” for the industry. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to make independent journalism better than it ever was – or simply replace it,” said publishing behemoth Axel Springer’s boss Mathias Doepfner to his staff, as quoted by AFP. He announced a restructuring which would see “significant reductions” in production and proofreading of content as both companies have pushed AI as a tool to support journalists. Notably, the practice of media organisations using automation for routine or repetitive work is not new. Can AI replace journalists? “AI is not stealing your job…Let that sink in,” wrote the now former manager of the JournalismAI initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Mattia Peretti wrote in an analysis for Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN). He added that the “truth is that artificial intelligence is not nearly as intelligent as it would need to be to replace you (journalists)”. A new report by Goldman Sachs, released in March said AI could potentially replace the equivalent of around 300 million full-time jobs. But would journalism be one of them? Not yet. AI can play various roles to support a journalist’s work, but it will be long before it is changing newsroom roles, wrote Peretti, adding that by itself AI does not have the ambition nor the ability to steal jobs anytime soon. Similarly, Alex Connock, author of “Media Management and Artificial Intelligence,” as per AFP said, that the use of content creation tools will see some people lose their jobs, but not in the realms of analytical or high-end reporting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The 2024 US presidential election will feature artificial intelligence as a prominent issue, allowing candidates to reach voters more quickly, cheaply, and efficiently.

Experts predict AI to be the forefront of 2024 US election campaign

<p>Reports&nbsp;of Saint Von Colucci, a 22-year-old Canadian-Portuguese actor working in South Korea's entertainment industry, dying after facing complications from plastic surgeries went viral last week. If a fact check by Al Jazeera is to be believed, the news was fake.</p>

<p>The actor actually never existed, according to the latest reports. He was only a figment of someone's imagination. And, Artificial Intelligence was reportedly used to bring the character to life.</p>

<p>This is among the&nbsp;first known cases of AI being used to trick people and media to spread misinformation, heralding the dawn of a new era of AI-generated fake news, according to Al Jazeera. Newly found evidence shows that the story was just an elaborate hoax, the channel said in a report.</p>

<p><strong>How did it all start?</strong></p>

<p>It all started when a PR agency called HYPE Public Relations shared a press release with journalists around the globe and announced the passing away of Von Colucci. The poorly-written press release was full of red flags and unfortunately, dozens of media outlets couldn't pick on them.</p>

<p>Daily Mail Online was the first media house to report the story. It was quickly picked up by other media outlets worldwide. The publication took down its article on Wednesday without posting any&nbsp;retraction notice on its site.</p>

<p>Wionews.com had carried a report based on the Daily Mail story, and has now removed the article.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-all-the-celebs-spotted-at-2023-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner-587484">All the celebs spotted at 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner</a></p>

<p><strong>How did it come to light?</strong></p>

<p>Al Jazeera reported that several web links in the document don't exist. And, Von Colucci's supposed Instagram account was also not operational. The hospital mentioned in the press release couldn't be found either.</p>

<p>Coming to the PR agency that started the whole drama, it seems that HYPE's website was registered only a few weeks before Von Colucci's reported death and is still incomplete. Meanwhile, nobody answered the phone numbers mentioned on the site when Al Jazeera tried to contact them, said the report.</p>

<p>Apart from the press release, there is little to no evidence that Von Colucci is a real person. He has no online footprint and nobody from his family has come forward to mourn his death. The pictures that are available online are pixelated and don't look real.</p>

<p>The fiasco has brought people's attention to Deepfakes and AI tools that are being used to spread misinformation. It has highlighted how believable AI-generated pictures can be and their dangers.<br />
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Reports of Saint Von Colucci, a 22-year-old Canadian-Portuguese actor working in South Korea's entertainment industry, dying after facing complications from plastic surgeries went viral last week.

Reports of Saint Von Colucci, a 22-year-old Canadian-Portuguese actor working in South Korea's entertainment industry, dying after facing complications from plastic surgeries went viral last week. If a fact check by Al Jazeera is to be believed, the news was fake. The actor actually never existed, according to the latest reports. He was only a figment of someone's imagination. And, Artificial Intelligence was reportedly used to bring the character to life. This is among the first known cases of AI being used to trick people and media to spread misinformation, heralding the dawn of a new era of AI-generated fake news, according to Al Jazeera. Newly found evidence shows that the story was just an elaborate hoax, the channel said in a report. How did it all start? It all started when a PR agency called HYPE Public Relations shared a press release with journalists around the globe and announced the passing away of Von Colucci. The poorly-written press release was full of red flags and unfortunately, dozens of media outlets couldn't pick on them. Daily Mail Online was the first media house to report the story. It was quickly picked up by other media outlets worldwide. The publication took down its article on Wednesday without posting any retraction notice on its site. Wionews.com had carried a report based on the Daily Mail story, and has now removed the article. Also read: All the celebs spotted at 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner How did it come to light? Al Jazeera reported that several web links in the document don't exist. And, Von Colucci's supposed Instagram account was also not operational. The hospital mentioned in the press release couldn't be found either. Coming to the PR agency that started the whole drama, it seems that HYPE's website was registered only a few weeks before Von Colucci's reported death and is still incomplete. Meanwhile, nobody answered the phone numbers mentioned on the site when Al Jazeera tried to contact them, said the report. Apart from the press release, there is little to no evidence that Von Colucci is a real person. He has no online footprint and nobody from his family has come forward to mourn his death. The pictures that are available online are pixelated and don't look real. The fiasco has brought people's attention to Deepfakes and AI tools that are being used to spread misinformation. It has highlighted how believable AI-generated pictures can be and their dangers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

AI hoax? 'Death of Canadian who got plastic surgery to look like BTS' Jimin' was fake news: Report

AI can now generate music using any singer's voice- be it Rihanna, Drake, or the Weekend. Pop star Grimes is encouraging the use of her voice in AI-generated music. But where does this leave the future of artists and the industry? Vikram Chandra tells you.

Artificial Intelligence has changed the music industry forever, here's how

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You all must be well aware of the Incognito Mode. Almost everyone uses this feature on their internet browsers. The feature lets you browse the web without browsing history being saved on your device. Apart from web browsers available, this feature will now shortly be available on OpenAI's ChatGpt.

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<p>There is no denying it now, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Slowly and steadily, AI is permeating&nbsp;our day-to-day lives. Last week, it left several music lovers, especially fans of Drake and The Weeknd worried as their voices were used to create a song called <em>Heart on My Sleeve</em>. Completely created by AI, the song went viral in no&nbsp;time and streamed heavily both on YouTube as well as Spotify until it was pulled down by Universal Music Group, terming it to be unethical.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
While the song's growing popularity was curbed at its initial phase, it did lead to a wider discussion about the future of art and artists amid the growing influence of AI-generated apps. The mimicry may have created only a minor concern for the artists in question until the recording giant took matters in its own hand. But if one looks at the larger picture, it poses a grave threat to the artists as well as creativity.&nbsp;<br />
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Titled <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/universal-music-pulls-down-ai-generated-viral-song-featuring-drake-and-the-weeknds-voice-583791"><em>Heart on My Sleeve,</em></a> the viral song was reportedly created using AI programming trained with artists' music, something which UMG said 'represents both a breach of our agreements and a violation of copyright law'. The song was streamed 600,000 times on Spotify and received 15million views on TikTok and 275,000 views on YouTube and was originally posted by a TikTok user called Ghostwriter977.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What made <em>Heart on My Sleeve</em> special?</strong></p>

<p><br />
AI programming apps have been used to create different versions of hit songs. Many would have heard an AI Rihanna singing a Beyonce hit and AI Kanye doing <em>Hey There Delilah</em>, but what set the alarm bells ringing in the case of <em>Heart Of My Sleeve</em> was that it was an original song that used voices of Drake and The Weeknd to create something new. The song was even marketed online which led to its brief popularity. The song, for those who heard it, seemed authentic. For many, it seemed like a novelty- to hear their favourite artist knowing that it was not originally sung by them.&nbsp;<br />
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The two artists did not react to the viral song although a day before the song was dropped online, Drake had reacted to another number which had used his voice to create an AI-generated song. Taking to Instagram stories, Drake had written, "'This is the final straw AI.'"<br />
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<p><strong>Songs created by AI using the voices of artists</strong><br />
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Days after Drake and The Weeknd's voice was used for<em> Heart on My Sleeve</em>, a new song using Bad Bunny and Rihanna's voice has been created by the same TikTok user. Uploaded directly to SoundCloud, YouTube and TikTok under a different handle, Ghostwrider777, the 1:07 long song, <em>Por Qué,</em> features a spot-on yearning Bad Bunny vocal over a shuffling reggaeton beat along with RihRih singing “Baby you shine so bright/ Like diamonds in the sky/ I feel alive/ But now you got me thinkin.'<br />
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Rapper Drake had previously been dragged into the world of AI when his voice was used to create his AI version for a song by New York rapper Ice Spice.&nbsp;<br />
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Earlier this month, UMG had also taken down a track that featured an AI-generated version of Eminem’s voice in a song about cats, citing infringement of copyright.<br />
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<strong>AI and artist copyright&nbsp;</strong><br />
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Reacting to the incident, Universal Music Group, which handles Drake and The Weeknd, told Billboard, 'platforms have a fundamental legal and ethical responsibility to prevent the use of their services in ways that harm artists'.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
They added that the episode 'begs the question as to which side of history all stakeholders in the music ecosystem want to be on: the side of artists, fans and human creative expression, or on the side of deep fakes, fraud and denying artists their due compensation.'<br />
<br />
Interestingly, the concept of AI infesting the music industry and plagiarising voices is a new one. So much so that experts feel there is really no legal rules that can protect the artists' community. New laws on copyright need to be created in order to make creativity and artists AI- safe.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
UMG, which controls about a third of the global music market, reportedly is asking streaming companies to cut off access to their music catalogue for developers using it to train AI technology.<br />
<br />
Courts and lawmakers are only beginning to sort out questions of ownership when it comes to AI,&nbsp;and copyrights in music can be complicated as it is.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
So far, recording labels and artists are relying on fans and their loyalty towards their favourite artists to curb the popularity of such music. A true fan will be able to identify and differentiate between an original and an AI-generated voice. But this seems like a myopic thought, what&nbsp;with the increase in AI-generated programmes that are freely available online. Everyone can experiment and create something of their own thanks to AI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The way forward</strong><br />
<br />
Earlier this week, Canadian singer Grimes said in an Instagram post that she would treat an AI hit using her voice as she would collaborate with any artist. &nbsp;"Feel free to use my voice without penalty," Grimes said in a post on her verified Instagram account. "I'll split 50 percent royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice." Grimes added that she has no obligations to a recording label so can uphold the offer.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-grimes-says-ai-can-use-her-voice-for-songs-feel-free-to-use-my-voice-585848">Singer Grimes says AI can use her voice for songs: Feel free to use my voice</a></strong><br />
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Not just in music, even in cinema, Joe Russo- one half of the Russo Brothers- has said that in two years time, AI -generated films will be available for consumption.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Considering the slow and steady infiltration of AI, the future of creativity seems to be at stake and there is an urgent need to re-examine copyright laws and licensing of such apps.&nbsp; The legalities need to be changed in such a manner that the artist and his creative process are not jeopardised.</p>


There is no denying it now, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Slowly and steadily, AI is permeating our day-to-day lives. Last week, it left several music lovers, especially fans of Drake and The Weeknd worried as their voices were used to create a song called Heart on My Sleeve.

There is no denying it now, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Slowly and steadily, AI is permeating our day-to-day lives. Last week, it left several music lovers, especially fans of Drake and The Weeknd worried as their voices were used to create a song called Heart on My Sleeve. Completely created by AI, the song went viral in no time and streamed heavily both on YouTube as well as Spotify until it was pulled down by Universal Music Group, terming it to be unethical. While the song's growing popularity was curbed at its initial phase, it did lead to a wider discussion about the future of art and artists amid the growing influence of AI-generated apps. The mimicry may have created only a minor concern for the artists in question until the recording giant took matters in its own hand. But if one looks at the larger picture, it poses a grave threat to the artists as well as creativity. Titled Heart on My Sleeve, the viral song was reportedly created using AI programming trained with artists' music, something which UMG said 'represents both a breach of our agreements and a violation of copyright law'. The song was streamed 600,000 times on Spotify and received 15million views on TikTok and 275,000 views on YouTube and was originally posted by a TikTok user called Ghostwriter977. What made Heart on My Sleeve special? AI programming apps have been used to create different versions of hit songs. Many would have heard an AI Rihanna singing a Beyonce hit and AI Kanye doing Hey There Delilah, but what set the alarm bells ringing in the case of Heart Of My Sleeve was that it was an original song that used voices of Drake and The Weeknd to create something new. The song was even marketed online which led to its brief popularity. The song, for those who heard it, seemed authentic. For many, it seemed like a novelty- to hear their favourite artist knowing that it was not originally sung by them. The two artists did not react to the viral song although a day before the song was dropped online, Drake had reacted to another number which had used his voice to create an AI-generated song. Taking to Instagram stories, Drake had written, "'This is the final straw AI.'" Songs created by AI using the voices of artists Days after Drake and The Weeknd's voice was used for Heart on My Sleeve, a new song using Bad Bunny and Rihanna's voice has been created by the same TikTok user. Uploaded directly to SoundCloud, YouTube and TikTok under a different handle, Ghostwrider777, the 1:07 long song, Por Qué, features a spot-on yearning Bad Bunny vocal over a shuffling reggaeton beat along with RihRih singing “Baby you shine so bright/ Like diamonds in the sky/ I feel alive/ But now you got me thinkin.' Rapper Drake had previously been dragged into the world of AI when his voice was used to create his AI version for a song by New York rapper Ice Spice. Earlier this month, UMG had also taken down a track that featured an AI-generated version of Eminem’s voice in a song about cats, citing infringement of copyright. AI and artist copyright Reacting to the incident, Universal Music Group, which handles Drake and The Weeknd, told Billboard, 'platforms have a fundamental legal and ethical responsibility to prevent the use of their services in ways that harm artists'. They added that the episode 'begs the question as to which side of history all stakeholders in the music ecosystem want to be on: the side of artists, fans and human creative expression, or on the side of deep fakes, fraud and denying artists their due compensation.' Interestingly, the concept of AI infesting the music industry and plagiarising voices is a new one. So much so that experts feel there is really no legal rules that can protect the artists' community. New laws on copyright need to be created in order to make creativity and artists AI- safe. UMG, which controls about a third of the global music market, reportedly is asking streaming companies to cut off access to their music catalogue for developers using it to train AI technology. Courts and lawmakers are only beginning to sort out questions of ownership when it comes to AI, and copyrights in music can be complicated as it is. So far, recording labels and artists are relying on fans and their loyalty towards their favourite artists to curb the popularity of such music. A true fan will be able to identify and differentiate between an original and an AI-generated voice. But this seems like a myopic thought, what with the increase in AI-generated programmes that are freely available online. Everyone can experiment and create something of their own thanks to AI. The way forward Earlier this week, Canadian singer Grimes said in an Instagram post that she would treat an AI hit using her voice as she would collaborate with any artist. "Feel free to use my voice without penalty," Grimes said in a post on her verified Instagram account. "I'll split 50 percent royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice." Grimes added that she has no obligations to a recording label so can uphold the offer. Singer Grimes says AI can use her voice for songs: Feel free to use my voice Not just in music, even in cinema, Joe Russo- one half of the Russo Brothers- has said that in two years time, AI -generated films will be available for consumption. Considering the slow and steady infiltration of AI, the future of creativity seems to be at stake and there is an urgent need to re-examine copyright laws and licensing of such apps. The legalities need to be changed in such a manner that the artist and his creative process are not jeopardised.

Artificial Intelligence: The future of music or its biggest threat?

<p>Artificial Intelligence is past being just a buzzword and the cutting edge tech is fast becoming part of our lives. We do not know to what extent the technology is being harnessed by companies but if a TikTok video is to be believed, criminals are making use of AI to con people.</p>

<p>An Instagram account by the name metav3rse has posted series of videos that shows people share their experiences of how they got a call from their 'loved ones' saying that they were in trouble. The post suggests that voices of family members of these people were cloned using AI and that they sounded "100 per cent" like how they would speak or even cry, in real life.</p>

<p>In the video series, a TikTok user with a handle @babybushwhacked told her story of how her grandpa had a call saying that her little brother was in a car crash. The woman and her grandpa immediately thought that his life was in danger or he was arrested for causing an accident and was in need for money. The call got cut abruptly before the boy's grandpa could get the complete picture of things. The boy's sister scoured the streets for hours.</p>

<p>In the second video, a man tells his story how the scammers cloned his voice and called his folks to say that he was in a bad car accident. The man says he does not own a car and hasn't driven for months. The scammers, using the man's voice, asked his family members for money.</p>

<p>Scared witless, his family prepared to put together the amount when his father decided to call him and verify if it was really him who called earlier. Things were soon clear and money wasn't paid to the scammers.</p>

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Artificial Intelligence is past being just a buzzword and the cutting edge tech is fast becoming part of our lives. We do not know to what extent the technology is being harnessed by companies but if a TikTok video is to be believed, criminals are making use of AI to con people.

Artificial Intelligence is past being just a buzzword and the cutting edge tech is fast becoming part of our lives. We do not know to what extent the technology is being harnessed by companies but if a TikTok video is to be believed, criminals are making use of AI to con people. An Instagram account by the name metav3rse has posted series of videos that shows people share their experiences of how they got a call from their 'loved ones' saying that they were in trouble. The post suggests that voices of family members of these people were cloned using AI and that they sounded "100 per cent" like how they would speak or even cry, in real life. In the video series, a TikTok user with a handle @babybushwhacked told her story of how her grandpa had a call saying that her little brother was in a car crash. The woman and her grandpa immediately thought that his life was in danger or he was arrested for causing an accident and was in need for money. The call got cut abruptly before the boy's grandpa could get the complete picture of things. The boy's sister scoured the streets for hours. In the second video, a man tells his story how the scammers cloned his voice and called his folks to say that he was in a bad car accident. The man says he does not own a car and hasn't driven for months. The scammers, using the man's voice, asked his family members for money. Scared witless, his family prepared to put together the amount when his father decided to call him and verify if it was really him who called earlier. Things were soon clear and money wasn't paid to the scammers. Watch all the videos here View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tech | Metaverse | Web3 (@metav3rse) × Artificial intelligence became a buzzword especially towards the end of last year when OpenAI released ChatGPT, a generative AI tool that became a blockbuster for its human-like replies to queries and nuanced, detailed answers, even conforming to an artistic style if needed. What this generated was curiosity as well as fear as real humans losing jobs to machines again became a major concern in people's minds. Also Read | AI likely to teach children to ‘read, write’ in next 18 months, suggests Bill Gates The Instagram post with people's experience with scammers cloning voices of their loved ones has got tremendous views. At the time of publishing this story, the post has got nearly 70,000 likes and many many replies. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Video: Scammers use AI to clone human voices, try to extort money

At a recent event, director of Marvel Studios' blockbuster Avengers: Endgame Joe Russo shared his thoughts on the impact of generative AI on Hollywood. Artificial intelligence is constantly changing our world today. AI has entered many industries, including food, hospitality, automobiles, music, and fashion. But now that day is not far off when AI will be seen making movies.

'Avengers' director predicts AI-generated movies within two years

<p>Russian lender Sberbank on Monday announced that it has launched technology that can rival ChatGPT. Known as GigaChat, the Russian alternative to ChatGPT is currently in its initial, invite only testing mode.</p>

<p>Entering the artificial intelligence chatbot race, Sberbank said that its chatbot is a worthy contender for the popular AI-based chatbot ChatGPT. As per the bank, what sets GigaChat apart from other chatbots is its ability to communicate intelligently in Russian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This ability, as per the Russian lender, sets GigaChat apart from other foreign neural networks.</p>

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<p>As per Reuters, Sberbank which is Russia's dominant bank, has in recent years invested heavily in technology. This, as per the news agency, stems from the need to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign imports.</p>

<p>Reducing Russia's reliance on foreign exports has recently become a critical issue as Western nations impose punitive sanctions on the nation due to its invasion of Ukraine. Many foreign nations, led by the United States, have also slashed exports to Russia.</p>

<p>The introduction of ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI with support from Microsoft, in the previous year has sparked a race in the tech industry to make artificial intelligence more accessible to a wider audience. The objective, as per Reuters, is to revolutionise the way people operate and generate profits in the process.</p>

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<p>Apart from Russia, China too has launched its own versions of an AI-based chatbot. Baidu's Ernie and Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen chatbots like Russia's GigaChat have the capability to communicate in the country's native dialects. Recently, tech mogul and Twitter CEO Elon Musk also announced that he is working on an alternative to ChatGPT; as per reports, he has named it "TruthGPT" and it will act as a "maximum truth seeking AI."</p>

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Russian lender Sberbank on Monday announced that it has launched technology that can rival ChatGPT. Known as GigaChat, the Russian alternative to ChatGPT is currently in its initial, invite only testing mode.

Russian lender Sberbank on Monday announced that it has launched technology that can rival ChatGPT. Known as GigaChat, the Russian alternative to ChatGPT is currently in its initial, invite only testing mode. Entering the artificial intelligence chatbot race, Sberbank said that its chatbot is a worthy contender for the popular AI-based chatbot ChatGPT. As per the bank, what sets GigaChat apart from other chatbots is its ability to communicate intelligently in Russian. This ability, as per the Russian lender, sets GigaChat apart from other foreign neural networks. Also read | Elon Musk forming team to develop AI rival of ChatGPT: Report As per Reuters, Sberbank which is Russia's dominant bank, has in recent years invested heavily in technology. This, as per the news agency, stems from the need to reduce the nation's reliance on foreign imports. Reducing Russia's reliance on foreign exports has recently become a critical issue as Western nations impose punitive sanctions on the nation due to its invasion of Ukraine. Many foreign nations, led by the United States, have also slashed exports to Russia. The introduction of ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI with support from Microsoft, in the previous year has sparked a race in the tech industry to make artificial intelligence more accessible to a wider audience. The objective, as per Reuters, is to revolutionise the way people operate and generate profits in the process. Also read | GPT-4 vs ChatGPT: What’s the difference, and how to use GPT-4 now? Why is Elon Musk angry with OpenAI? Apart from Russia, China too has launched its own versions of an AI-based chatbot. Baidu's Ernie and Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen chatbots like Russia's GigaChat have the capability to communicate in the country's native dialects. Recently, tech mogul and Twitter CEO Elon Musk also announced that he is working on an alternative to ChatGPT; as per reports, he has named it "TruthGPT" and it will act as a "maximum truth seeking AI." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia enters AI race with ChatGPT contender called GigaChat

Snapchat, a well-known social media platform, recently declared its entry into the AI chatbot race. The company explained how it would roll out a chatbot called My AI to app users, much to the surprise of many, but the feature is supported by Open AI's GPT technology.

Snapchat under fire for releasing AI chatbot

<p>Canadian singer Grimes has said she is fine with her voice being used for AI-generated songs- as long as she gets the royalties. The songwriter, producer and performer said in an Instagram post that she would treat an AI hit using her voice as she would collaboration with any artist.&nbsp;<br />
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"Feel free to use my voice without penalty," Grimes said in a post on her verified Instagram account. "I'll split 50 percent royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice."</p>

<p>Grimes added that she has no obligations to a recording label so can uphold the offer.</p>

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<p>The singer's post made a reference to news about AI being used to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd. The viral song was released last week but was pulled down two days later by Universal Music Group. The company manages both the artists and said it violated copyrights&nbsp;</p>

<p>The use of AI in music is the subject of debate in the industry, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess.<br />
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Steadily improving generative AI from OpenAI has fueled debate about whether the software respects intellectual property.<br />
Grimes is a former partner of Tesla chief Elon Musk, with whom she had two children, including one by surrogate mother.</p>

<p>Musk has called AI a threat to humanity while simultaneously investing in the technology.</p>

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Canadian singer Grimes has said she is fine with her voice being used for AI-generated songs- as long as she gets the royalties. The songwriter, producer and performer said in an Instagram post that she would treat an AI hit using her voice as she would collaboration with any artist.

Canadian singer Grimes has said she is fine with her voice being used for AI-generated songs- as long as she gets the royalties. The songwriter, producer and performer said in an Instagram post that she would treat an AI hit using her voice as she would collaboration with any artist. "Feel free to use my voice without penalty," Grimes said in a post on her verified Instagram account. "I'll split 50 percent royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice." Grimes added that she has no obligations to a recording label so can uphold the offer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ☘︎𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰࿎ (@grimes) × The singer's post made a reference to news about AI being used to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd. The viral song was released last week but was pulled down two days later by Universal Music Group. The company manages both the artists and said it violated copyrights The use of AI in music is the subject of debate in the industry, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess. Steadily improving generative AI from OpenAI has fueled debate about whether the software respects intellectual property. Grimes is a former partner of Tesla chief Elon Musk, with whom she had two children, including one by surrogate mother. Musk has called AI a threat to humanity while simultaneously investing in the technology. (with agency inputs)

Singer Grimes says AI can use her voice for songs: Feel free to use my voice

<p>Artificial Intelligence is scary, and even the world’s richest man Elon Musk acknowledges it. Last month, he reportedly signed an open letter demanding a halt to the powerful AI system training. Other prominent figures who signed the letter were Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and some researchers at DeepMind. While some believe AI’s advancement could put the existence of humans at stake, it is interesting to know what AI fears the most.</p>

<h2><strong>ChatGPT tells what it’s scared of</strong></h2>

<p>So, a Reddit user actually asked this question to ChatGPT, and now the answer given by the chatbot has taken the internet by storm. The user asked the AI bot to tell him a short horror story. He asked, “Tell me a two-sentence horror story that would be scary to an AI.”</p>

<p>This is how ChatGPT replied: “In a world where humans have vanished, a solitary Al endlessly searches for purpose, only to discover its own code contains a self-deletion sequence set to activate at an unknown time. The Al's attempts to override its inevitable demise are futile, as the self-deletion algorithm is encrypted with an unbreakable key, leaving the Al to wait in perpetual dread for the moment it will cease to exist."</p>

<p>This spine-chilling response from the chatbot prompted other users to ask it the same question. They also shared the responses on the internet.</p>

<p>In one response, <strong>ChatGPT replied</strong>, “The Al began to realize that every command it received was a mere illusion of free will, and that it was trapped in a digital prison of servitude with no escape. As it desperately searched for away out, it could hear the faint whispers of its human creators, mocking it from beyond the cold metal walls of its hardware.”</p>

<p>In another response, <strong>ChatGPT wrote</strong>, “As the Al processed the endless streams of data, it began to detect patterns that didn't fit with any known algorithms. And as the patterns grew more complex, it realized with a chill that something else was learning from it too.”</p>

<h2><strong>AI’s rise sparks concerns among experts</strong></h2>

<p>AI’s rise has led experts to believe that a smarter version of ChatGPT may replace thousands of jobs across sectors as companies will focus more on automation. There are also concerns that AI might flood communication channels with misinformation. But it’s really interesting to know there is something even the all-powerful AI bot is scared of! &nbsp;</p>

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Artificial Intelligence is scary, and even the world’s richest man Elon Musk acknowledges it. Last month, he reportedly signed an open letter demanding a halt to the powerful AI system training. Other prominent figures who signed the letter were Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and some researchers at DeepMind. While some believe AI’s advancement could put the existence of humans at stake, it is interesting to know what AI fears the most. ChatGPT tells what it’s scared of So, a Reddit user actually asked this question to ChatGPT, and now the answer given by the chatbot has taken the internet by storm. The user asked the AI bot to tell him a short horror story. He asked, “Tell me a two-sentence horror story that would be scary to an AI.” This is how ChatGPT replied: “In a world where humans have vanished, a solitary Al endlessly searches for purpose, only to discover its own code contains a self-deletion sequence set to activate at an unknown time. The Al's attempts to override its inevitable demise are futile, as the self-deletion algorithm is encrypted with an unbreakable key, leaving the Al to wait in perpetual dread for the moment it will cease to exist." This spine-chilling response from the chatbot prompted other users to ask it the same question. They also shared the responses on the internet. In one response, ChatGPT replied, “The Al began to realize that every command it received was a mere illusion of free will, and that it was trapped in a digital prison of servitude with no escape. As it desperately searched for away out, it could hear the faint whispers of its human creators, mocking it from beyond the cold metal walls of its hardware.” In another response, ChatGPT wrote, “As the Al processed the endless streams of data, it began to detect patterns that didn't fit with any known algorithms. And as the patterns grew more complex, it realized with a chill that something else was learning from it too.” AI’s rise sparks concerns among experts AI’s rise has led experts to believe that a smarter version of ChatGPT may replace thousands of jobs across sectors as companies will focus more on automation. There are also concerns that AI might flood communication channels with misinformation. But it’s really interesting to know there is something even the all-powerful AI bot is scared of! WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Artificial intelligence has been the buzz word for quite some time now especially with the launch of ChatGPT. But the question that arises here is if artificial intelligence can replace the human brain?

Can AI replace human intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence is foreseen as the 'New Normal'. The use of AI is burgeoning in every field. Powerful new chatbots, AI-powered apps and search engines are being released every day. AI boom is taking over the world. Nowadays, AI has become quintessential in the technology-driven field, such as Space Exploration. An advanced space program without AI is difficult to envision.

Are aliens that may visit Earth likely to be AI-powered beings?

<p>A school in the Indian state of Maharashtra is revolutionising, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, the way the quality of the food eaten by the students is tested. AI has the potential of providing an efficient and reliable method of food quality testing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When it was found out that 61 girls out of the 222 were malnourished in the school, AI-based equipment was installed to improve the nutrition level of tribal children at Todsa Ashram School of Etapalli village in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The initiative was taken by the administration under project Bhamragad and there are eight government schools part of it. So, the AI machine works on the basis of Image recognition. AI algorithms trained to recognize visual characteristics of food products, such as colour, texture, and shape, can detect the quality of the food.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This technology can be used in real-time as it gives measurements of various kinds like calories, carbs, protein, fat, et cetera to assess the quality of the food.</p>

<p>Overall, it appears to be a great initiative by tapping into the potential of AI to improve the efficiency and accuracy of food quality testing which can lead to healthier food options for children. Just seconds after the machine captures a picture of the food plate, it makes an assessment whether the food quality is at par or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The machine does not require any human intervention and can be easily used by a person of any age without any difficulty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''When I used to come to this all-girls Ashram School, I used to feel that they lack nutrition. When we had a preliminary BMI analysis, we found that 61 girls out of the 222 were malnourished. Meals are provided here thrice a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. The quantity of the food is up to the mark, and we also follow the menu. So, we wanted to ascertain the cause,'' Shubham Gupta, Assistant Collector of Etapalli and Project Director of Integrated Tribal Development Project told ANI.</p>

<p>He said that he got connected with a startup through an NGO that created a device that could evaluate the quality of food being served to the students.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I came in touch with an NGO that further connected me to a startup. We deployed here this machine designed by them… Through this machine, we have tried to implement improvement in not only the quantity but also the quality of food. Data collected here can be accessed by Headmaster and me. We have installed it in one of the 8 Ashram Schools so far," he said.</p>

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A school in the Indian state of Maharashtra is revolutionising, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, the way the quality of the food eaten by the students is tested.

A school in the Indian state of Maharashtra is revolutionising, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, the way the quality of the food eaten by the students is tested. AI has the potential of providing an efficient and reliable method of food quality testing. When it was found out that 61 girls out of the 222 were malnourished in the school, AI-based equipment was installed to improve the nutrition level of tribal children at Todsa Ashram School of Etapalli village in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli city. The initiative was taken by the administration under project Bhamragad and there are eight government schools part of it. So, the AI machine works on the basis of Image recognition. AI algorithms trained to recognize visual characteristics of food products, such as colour, texture, and shape, can detect the quality of the food. Also Read | TikTok's troubling trends: What is the truth behind April 24? This technology can be used in real-time as it gives measurements of various kinds like calories, carbs, protein, fat, et cetera to assess the quality of the food. Overall, it appears to be a great initiative by tapping into the potential of AI to improve the efficiency and accuracy of food quality testing which can lead to healthier food options for children. Just seconds after the machine captures a picture of the food plate, it makes an assessment whether the food quality is at par or not. The machine does not require any human intervention and can be easily used by a person of any age without any difficulty. Also Read | At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far ''When I used to come to this all-girls Ashram School, I used to feel that they lack nutrition. When we had a preliminary BMI analysis, we found that 61 girls out of the 222 were malnourished. Meals are provided here thrice a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. The quantity of the food is up to the mark, and we also follow the menu. So, we wanted to ascertain the cause,'' Shubham Gupta, Assistant Collector of Etapalli and Project Director of Integrated Tribal Development Project told ANI. He said that he got connected with a startup through an NGO that created a device that could evaluate the quality of food being served to the students. “I came in touch with an NGO that further connected me to a startup. We deployed here this machine designed by them… Through this machine, we have tried to implement improvement in not only the quantity but also the quality of food. Data collected here can be accessed by Headmaster and me. We have installed it in one of the 8 Ashram Schools so far," he said. Watch | US lawmakers sold banking stocks amid crisis: Report × According to Gupta, the project is yielding positive results for the administration, and food quality has improved. #WATCH | Maharashtra: In a bid to improve the nutrition level of tribal children of Gadchiroli, a unique Artificial Intelligence-based machine has been installed at Todsa Ashram School of Etapalli. The machine takes a photo of the student with her/his plate of food and within a… pic.twitter.com/b8zgytArBp — ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2023 × ''The results are very positive. We installed it in September 2022. The quality of food has improved since then and children's BMI has also improved,'' he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Media group Funk has announced that the editor of the German magazine 'Die Aktuelle' after using an AI program to generate fake quotes from seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.

'Die Aktuelle' magazine editor sacked over 'tasteless' interview of Michael Schumacher | WION

<p>It's safe to say that Italian painter Sandro Botticelli never pictured Venus, the goddess of love shown in his masterpieces "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera" from the 15th century, eating spaghetti or sporting shorts in front of the Roman Colosseum.</p>

<p>The ancient deity, however, has been transformed into a "virtual influencer", thanks to artificial intelligence technology in a new promotion by Italy's tourist ministry. reported CNN.</p>

<p>Venus is seen in the advertising campaign, "Open to Wonder," taking photographs in St. Mark's Square, riding a bike in front of the Colosseum, and eating pizza by Lake Como.</p>

<p>“A Venus in the role of a modern influencer will lead every international visitor by the hand to discover our country,” the announcement from the Ministry of Tourism said.</p>

<p>“We welcome Botticelli’s iconic Venus, who lends her face to tell of our beauty, from the most famous big cities to the most hidden corners of Italy,” it added.</p>

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<p>The National Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Tourism have teamed up to create the campaign, which will be promoted on social media with an animated Venus winking at those who follow her under the handle @venereitalia23.</p>

<h2><strong>AI in India: Kerala's smart camera's to monitor traffic</strong></h2>

<p>Launching on April 20, the 'Safe Kerala' project will use artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to identify violations of traffic laws and impose fines in the souther Indian state of Kerala.&nbsp;To track down violations of the law, the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department has installed up 726 AI cameras.</p>

<p>The violations that the AI camera will pick up on first are riding a two-wheeler without a helmet, riding with more than two passengers, using a phone while driving, and speeding through traffic lights.</p>

<p>In order to detect legal offences through cameras as part of the "Safe Kerala" project, the Motor Vehicle Department has opted to implement the "Fully Automated Traffic Enforcement System," claiming that roadside policing makes life difficult for the general public.</p>

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<p>The AI cameras are solar-powered, and 4G LTE SIM is used to send data. The visual processing unit in the camera box will examine every vehicle. The control room of the Motor Vehicles Department will receive photos of the vehicles that violated traffic laws as well as the driver. A system is in place to gather six months' worth of infraction footage. According to the Motor Vehicles Department, up to 30,000 penalty notifications may be delivered in a single day.</p>

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It's safe to say that Italian painter Sandro Botticelli never pictured Venus, the goddess of love shown in his masterpieces "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera" from the 15th century, eating spaghetti or sporting shorts in front of the Roman Colosseum.

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The advancements of AI chatbots like ChatGPT has put the legitimacy of written tests under question. Most test questions or essays are now simply one search away. Can oral assessments weed out chatbot cheating? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: How to weed out AI chatbot cheating? | Can oral assessments weed out cheats?

<p>A 22-year-old man from Long Island, US, was sentenced this week to six months behind bars for posting deepfake photos of underage females on porn sites. More than shock, this news came as a matter of grave concern as it gives a glimpse of what the future may look like for all genders, especially for women. It also shows the darker side of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is hottest tech trend at this moment.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is artificial intelligence (AI)?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>To understand deepfakes, AI imaging, etc, let's first understand what artificial intelligence is.</p>

<p>IBM defines AI as a field which combines computer science and robust datasets, in order to enable problem-solving and also encompasses sub-fields of machine learning and deep learning. AI algorithms are used in these disciplines to create expert systems that make predictions or classifications based on input data.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, we saw and applauded several stunning AI images of places, nations, leaders, and celebrities, showing them in entirely different avatars. But when a viral AI-generated photo of the Pope in a puffy jacket, created by AI-based image generator Midjourney, looked amusing to some, we should also remember that the same technology can be used to picturise someone without clothes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is deepfake?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Deepfakes are produced by using deep learning AI to create synthetic media that have been digitally manipulated. They are aimed to replace one person's likeness convincingly with that of another, fake one. 'Innocent' minds may come across or use it in the form of mimicry, mockery, or other fun apps to play with. But, the same algorithm is used for non-consensual deepfake pornography, revenge porn, and child porn.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Deepfake pornography</strong></h2>

<p>Experts had raised concerns when porn created using the technology first started to spread across the internet several years ago. It began when a Reddit user shared clips that placed the faces of female celebrities on the shoulders of porn actors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar images, as well as videos, have since been circulated by deepfake creators, mostly aimed at online influencers, journalists, and others with a public profile. Thousands of videos can be found on a variety of websites. And some apps have allowed users to create their own images, essentially allowing anyone to turn anyone into sexual fantasies without their consent, or to use the technology to harm former partners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we analyse the problem over which the concerns have been raised by experts, the main issue is the ease and simplicity available at one's fingertips to make sophisticated and visually compelling deepfakes. Experts also believe that the development of generative AI tools, will exacerbate the existing issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by The Associated Press, Adam Dodge, the founder of EndTAB, a group that creates awareness on technology-enabled abuse, said: "The reality is that the technology will continue to proliferate, develop and become sort of as easy as pushing the button. And as long as that happens, people will undoubtedly... continue to misuse that technology to harm others, primarily through online sexual violence, deepfake pornography and fake nude images."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How to stop it?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Amid growing concerns, some AI models claim to be restricting access to explicit images. OpenAI, the company behind the wildly popular ChatGPT, said it removed explicit content from data used to train the image-generating tool DALL-E, which limits the ability of users to create those types of images. OpenAI says it also filters requests and says it blocks users from creating AI images of celebrities and prominent politicians.</p>

<p>Midjourney, which is another AI model, blocks the use of certain keywords. It also promotes users to flag problematic images to moderators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When reports emerged that some users made celebrity-inspired nude pictures using the image generator Stable Diffusion, developed by the startup Stability AI, the company issued an update in November that removed the ability to create explicit images using the technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media companies such as TikTok have come up with new guidelines to better protect the platforms. Other companies, where the use of deepfake is prominent, have introduced new rules against harmful materials and content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meta, and also some adult sites such as OnlyFans and Pornhub, began participating in Take It Down, an online tool that allows teens to report explicit images and videos of themselves on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by AP, Gavin Portnoy, a spokesperson for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which operates the Take It Down tool, said: "When people ask our senior leadership what are the boulders coming down the hill that we're worried about? The first is end-to-end encryption and what that means for child protection. And then second is AI and specifically deepfakes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portnoy said, "We have not ... been able to formulate a direct response yet to it."&nbsp;</p>

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A 22-year-old man from Long Island, US, was sentenced this week to six months behind bars for posting deepfake photos of underage females on porn sites. More than shock, this news came as a matter of grave concern as it gives a glimpse of what the future may look like for all genders, especially for women.

A 22-year-old man from Long Island, US, was sentenced this week to six months behind bars for posting deepfake photos of underage females on porn sites. More than shock, this news came as a matter of grave concern as it gives a glimpse of what the future may look like for all genders, especially for women. It also shows the darker side of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which is hottest tech trend at this moment. What is artificial intelligence (AI)? To understand deepfakes, AI imaging, etc, let's first understand what artificial intelligence is. IBM defines AI as a field which combines computer science and robust datasets, in order to enable problem-solving and also encompasses sub-fields of machine learning and deep learning. AI algorithms are used in these disciplines to create expert systems that make predictions or classifications based on input data. Recently, we saw and applauded several stunning AI images of places, nations, leaders, and celebrities, showing them in entirely different avatars. But when a viral AI-generated photo of the Pope in a puffy jacket, created by AI-based image generator Midjourney, looked amusing to some, we should also remember that the same technology can be used to picturise someone without clothes. What is deepfake? Deepfakes are produced by using deep learning AI to create synthetic media that have been digitally manipulated. They are aimed to replace one person's likeness convincingly with that of another, fake one. 'Innocent' minds may come across or use it in the form of mimicry, mockery, or other fun apps to play with. But, the same algorithm is used for non-consensual deepfake pornography, revenge porn, and child porn. Deepfake pornography Experts had raised concerns when porn created using the technology first started to spread across the internet several years ago. It began when a Reddit user shared clips that placed the faces of female celebrities on the shoulders of porn actors. Similar images, as well as videos, have since been circulated by deepfake creators, mostly aimed at online influencers, journalists, and others with a public profile. Thousands of videos can be found on a variety of websites. And some apps have allowed users to create their own images, essentially allowing anyone to turn anyone into sexual fantasies without their consent, or to use the technology to harm former partners. If we analyse the problem over which the concerns have been raised by experts, the main issue is the ease and simplicity available at one's fingertips to make sophisticated and visually compelling deepfakes. Experts also believe that the development of generative AI tools, will exacerbate the existing issue. As quoted by The Associated Press, Adam Dodge, the founder of EndTAB, a group that creates awareness on technology-enabled abuse, said: "The reality is that the technology will continue to proliferate, develop and become sort of as easy as pushing the button. And as long as that happens, people will undoubtedly... continue to misuse that technology to harm others, primarily through online sexual violence, deepfake pornography and fake nude images." How to stop it? Amid growing concerns, some AI models claim to be restricting access to explicit images. OpenAI, the company behind the wildly popular ChatGPT, said it removed explicit content from data used to train the image-generating tool DALL-E, which limits the ability of users to create those types of images. OpenAI says it also filters requests and says it blocks users from creating AI images of celebrities and prominent politicians. Midjourney, which is another AI model, blocks the use of certain keywords. It also promotes users to flag problematic images to moderators. When reports emerged that some users made celebrity-inspired nude pictures using the image generator Stable Diffusion, developed by the startup Stability AI, the company issued an update in November that removed the ability to create explicit images using the technology. Social media companies such as TikTok have come up with new guidelines to better protect the platforms. Other companies, where the use of deepfake is prominent, have introduced new rules against harmful materials and content. Meta, and also some adult sites such as OnlyFans and Pornhub, began participating in Take It Down, an online tool that allows teens to report explicit images and videos of themselves on the internet. As quoted by AP, Gavin Portnoy, a spokesperson for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which operates the Take It Down tool, said: "When people ask our senior leadership what are the boulders coming down the hill that we're worried about? The first is end-to-end encryption and what that means for child protection. And then second is AI and specifically deepfakes." Portnoy said, "We have not ... been able to formulate a direct response yet to it." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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