Making Sense with Sam Harris #220 - The Information Apocalypse
Oct 17, 2020
Nina Schick, an author and tech broadcaster with deep expertise in AI's societal impact, joins the conversation to tackle the alarming rise of misinformation. They delve into the perilous world of deep fakes and how technology shapes political cynicism. Schick highlights Russia's historical use of disinformation tactics and discusses the urgent need for resilience in the face of misinformation, particularly during elections. The chat also explores the ethical concerns surrounding synthetic media and the implications for democracy in our digital age.
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Deepfakes' Impact
- Deepfakes exploit divisions in society, collapsing trust in institutions.
- This fuels political cynicism and information warfare against open societies.
Democratization of Synthetic Media
- Deepfakes, AI-generated synthetic media, are democratizing content creation.
- This will transform media perception, with potential commercial and disinformation applications.
The Irishman De-aging
- Scorsese's 'The Irishman' used expensive de-aging technology with imperfect results.
- A YouTuber achieved better results using free software, highlighting the rapid advancement of this tech.
