CNN One Thing Who Gets to Set the AI Agenda?
Jun 18, 2023
CNN correspondent Donie O'Sullivan explores the urgency of addressing the risk of AI extinction and the dangers of deep fakes in political ads. They also discuss the consequences of AI-generated fake content, positive applications of AI in healthcare, and the need for regulation to mitigate potential risks including mental privacy concerns.
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RNC's AI-Generated Ad
- The Republican National Committee used AI-generated images in an ad responding to Biden's reelection announcement.
- The ad depicted dystopian scenarios, but included a small disclaimer stating the images weren't real.
Public Reaction to AI-Generated Images
- O'Sullivan showed the AI-generated ad to people in Washington D.C., and most couldn't identify the images as fake.
- One person even questioned if the military had been on the streets of San Francisco, highlighting the potential for AI to create doubt.
Fake Pentagon Explosion Image
- An AI-generated image of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral, causing a dip in the stock market.
- This incident exemplifies the potential for AI-created misinformation to cause real-world consequences.