David Holz (Midjourney)
Power Law with John Coogan
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Ethical AI and Strategies for Managing Fake Imagery in Mid Journey
The ethical concerns around AI and fake imagery are significant, as being regulated out of existence or becoming a hated company can hinder growth. In addressing fake imagery, the company has taken steps such as avoiding deep fakes, banning certain words in the mid journey discord, holding town halls to decide which words to ban, and implementing a democratic system for advocacy. They aim to avoid not safe for work content and have a tiered approach for using certain words. The company's founder has expressed the need for a mimetic immune system to combat the issue of AI-generated fake images, drawing a parallel to the viral immune system, and notes the prevalent mistrust of online content among young people.
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