EU Pulls a “Parent” on Tech Giants Regarding Deepfake Shenanigans
In an unanticipated move – akin to your parents asking you to spill the beans about who drew the unusual graffiti on your bedroom wall (and you’re the only one with a new pack of crayons) – the EU is demanding an explanation from eight notable tech companies about their strategies for identifying and fending off deepfake material. Supposedly, these actions have been prompted by fears of deepfakes influencing various elections. Like a plot twist in a novel, these companies are being pushed by new AI laws to uproot and combat faux videos, images, and audio. The named and shamed include industry cogs like Google, Facebook, and the mysterious ‘X’.
Key Points That Unfold Like an Exciting Bedtime Story:
- The EU is acting like a stern parent, demanding well-reasoned answers from tech giants like Google, Facebook, and X about their deepfake-detection strategies.
- This action stems from fears that deepfake technology might sway public opinion during elections. Essentially, it’s like turning Pinocchio’s lies into digital form that can fool anyone.
- The EU is using its brand-spanking-new AI laws as the stick to enforce compliance from these companies, asking them to seek out and eliminate misleading and deceptive videos, images, and audio.
Final Thoughts in a Nutshell:
At the end of the day, if this story were a movie, it would be titled “Stand By Your AI”. Tech giants are on the hook to ensure their technology doesn’t contribute to fooling the public, especially in situations as serious as elections. Like a bouncer at a bar, they’re expected to identify and remove the phonies (deepfakes) from the premises (Internet). It’s an interesting plot twist, but not an easy task, to say the least. Grab your popcorn – let’s see how this cinema of techno-politics unfolds!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/14/eu-calls-on-tech-firms-outline-plans-to-tackle-deepfakes-amid-election-fears-google-facebook-x
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