Regulation of Deepfakes by AI Experts
Artificial intelligence experts and industry executives sign an open letter calling for more regulation around deepfakes due to potential risks to society, recommending criminalization of deepfake child pornography and penalties for creating harmful deepfakes.
Key Points
- Deepfakes involve realistic yet fabricated images, audios, and videos created by AI algorithms
- Recent advances in AI technology have made deepfakes indistinguishable from human-created content
- Over 400 individuals from various industries have signed the open letter calling for regulation
Pros
- Protection of society from potential harm caused by deepfakes
- Recommendations for criminalization of harmful deepfakes
Cons
- Potential challenges in enforcing regulations around deepfakes