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The TED AI Show

Is AI destroying our sense of reality? with Sam Gregory

May 21, 2024
Human rights activist and technologist, Sam Gregory, discusses the impact of AI on our perception of reality. Topics include deepfakes, AI-generated visual hoaxes, mitigation strategies, verifying media authenticity, and the importance of media literacy in combating the spread of misinformation.
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  • AI blurs reality by creating convincing deepfakes, challenging authenticity.
  • Consumers need media literacy to discern AI-generated content and prevent misinformation.

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The Power of AI in Creating Visual Effects

Advancements in AI tools have revolutionized the creation of visual effects, enabling users to generate impressive videos and images with relative ease. Tools such as Midjourney, RunwayML, and Adobe Premiere allow content creators to produce previously complex effects in a fraction of the time. The evolution of AI technology, including innovations like chat GPT and Sora, has pushed boundaries even further, challenging the distinction between real and synthetic media.

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