Discussion on political deep fakes in India and their approval by politicians. iOS update resurfacing deleted nudes. OpenAI considering AI porn. OpenAI disbanding AI risk team.
Political deep fakes in India are approved by politicians but need better labeling, while iOS 17.5 update may resurface deleted content like nudes.
OpenAI explores generating AI porn responsibly but discontinues AI ethics team, raising concerns about ethical boundaries in AI development.
Deep dives
Shopify: Empowering Businesses to Grow
Shopify is a global commerce platform that supports businesses at every stage of their growth journey, from launching online shops to establishing physical stores. With Shopify's assistance, businesses can enhance their sales and conversion rates, providing an optimized checkout experience that outperforms competitors. Shopify emphasizes the growth of businesses by helping them convert visitors into customers.
LinkedIn: Hiring Professionals Where You Can't Find Anywhere Else
LinkedIn offers a unique platform for hiring professionals who may not be actively searching for new job opportunities. With over 70% of LinkedIn users avoiding other job sites, it becomes a crucial resource for finding top talent. Businesses seeking skilled professionals are encouraged to post job listings on LinkedIn, tapping into a pool of diverse candidates.
TechJohn Episode 131: Political Deep Fakes and iOS Update Concerns
The episode delves into the emergence of political deep fakes in India, where AI is used to generate convincing but fake content for political campaigns. Additionally, concerns arise about the latest iOS update, version 17.5, which resurfaces deleted content, including news users thought were gone forever. OpenAI is also exploring the responsible use of AI to generate NSFW content like AI porn, despite discontinuing their team focused on AI ethics.
Political deep fakes are a thing in India, they generally aren’t nefarious, and most politicians approve. They probably need to do a better job at making sure folks know they are indeed fake, however.
The latest iOS update, version 17.5, appears to in some instances resurface deleted content, including deleted nudes users thought were gone forever.
OpenAI is tossing around the idea of letting users responsibly generate AI porn and other NSFW content.
And, OpenAI has done away with its team focused on long-term AI risks less than one year after announcing it.