Utter hogwash and conspiracy claptrap. The stuff of small minds. The dangers are great, but are far from what is described here. Socialism is being framed as the great evil. It's the only thing that can save your sorry asses.
Expect in the future programmes online available to all, that create a 3D avatar that can function as a clone of yourself. It speaks, it replies, it has opinions. You can 'speak' thru that avatar, and never pay the price for your statements. There is a firewall between you and your online avatar. We are entering the Age of Deception.
But you see....the insatiable appetite for sensation and drama that fuels the media is a irresistible drug for those who want to make money out of their stories. it's like the cheese in the mouse trap. She is playing a deadly game.
On a serious note (rare for me, admitted) AI is a serious threat to world peace. In fact, AI is a serious threat to everything because the world runs on the information we consume. AI can reengineer that entire paradigm. I'm worried and appalled.
To be immune for the normal, gut-level, knee-jerk reaction to first impression, which means dress, facial characteristics, status in society, job, public info regarding job/income/position of influence, job title, the car one drives, the label on your jacket, the logo on your bag....all these signals we are conditioned to read and acknowledge. It's a brand world, you bloody serfs, you are owned and commanded by the One Percent....tug your forelocks, and take a knee!
oh god no....the awful reality of it. I can hardly stomach most of you online, meeting you face to face would confirm my worst prejudices. Let's keep it abstract please.
RE: AI and DEEPFAKE
You call that vid link solid proof? I'm not even going to dignify your response with a response.