PTI party campaigns virtually with help of AI
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party recently used artificial intelligence (AI) to allow imprisoned opposition leader Imran Khan to deliver a speech during a virtual rally. Khan, who has been in jail since August on charges of leaking classified documents, was represented by a voice clone of himself. The PTI party believes these allegations are fabricated to prevent Khan from participating in the upcoming general elections in February.
Key Points:
– Imran Khan, the ex-prime minister of Pakistan, is currently in prison on charges of leaking classified documents.
– The PTI party used AI technology to create a voice clone of Khan.
– The voice clone delivered an impassioned speech on behalf of Khan during a virtual rally.
– Khan’s imprisonment is seen by his supporters as a strategy to prevent him from participating in the upcoming general elections in February.
AI: Breaking barriers, even behind bars
Using AI to enable a political figure to campaign virtually from behind bars is an interesting twist in the world of politics. While it raises questions about the authenticity of the representation and the ethical implications of using AI in such a manner, it also showcases the possibilities AI brings to the table. Whether or not Khan’s voice clone will have an impact on the upcoming elections remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: AI is breaking barriers, even in the world of politics.
Hot Take:
Who needs an impersonator when you have AI to do the job? It seems like politicians will try anything to get their message across, even if it means resorting to futuristic technology. While it is a clever tactic, one can’t help but wonder if this is a sign of the times to come, where AI-generated politicians might become the norm. Just imagine AI running for president – at least you know they will always stay on message.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/18/imran-khan-deploys-ai-clone-to-campaign-from-behind-bars-in-pakistan
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