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The Skeptics Guide #968 - Jan 27 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

CHAPTER

The Dangers of Deep Fake Technology and Election Disinformation

This chapter dives into the accessibility and potential dangers of generative AI technology, focusing on the creation of deep fake political messages and the impending threat of believable fake videos. The speakers discuss the need for AI filters, the consequences of unregulated AI, and the potential for foreign countries to engage in cyber warfare. They also explore the difficulty of debunking fake information, its impact on court cases, and the jurors' decision-making process, before transitioning to a discussion about the need for specific oxygen levels for intelligent alien civilizations to develop.

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