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Election risks, safety summits and Scarlett Johansson: the week in AI
May 30, 2024
18:52
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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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- 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.
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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.
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