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Election risks, safety summits and Scarlett Johansson: the week in AI
May 30, 2024
This podcast explores the week in AI, including controversies with OpenAI's chatbot resembling Scarlett Johansson, a global AI summit in South Korea, and a report on AI influencing elections. Dig into the impact of AI on democracy, safety summits, and the challenges in AI development.
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Quick takeaways
- AI can undermine election candidates through character assassinations and targeted voter manipulation.
- Existential risks in AI development require a focus on safety practices and mitigation of catastrophic outcomes.
Deep dives
AI's Influence on Election Campaigns
The podcast discusses how AI is used in election campaigns to undermine candidates. For instance, the potential risk highlighted involves "character assassinations", which are AI-generated content containing false allegations against political figures. Additionally, AI can influence campaigns through voter targeting, using generative AI to sway individuals' political preferences through social media platforms like Twitter.
