Comment by pessimizer
5 days ago
> Is it so fundamental a shift that nothing can be done? I'm not convinced.
A fundamental shift in our complete trust of technology is good. It encourages ignorance and obedience, and alienates people from each other.
And the fact that AI can be used to fake pictures of your neighbors having sex is nothing but good. No one will be able to say whether any picture is real, so the public won't be able to destroy another young girl's life over it. I also think that arguing about the distribution of pretend movies of your neighbors having sex will have to lead to clear legislation regarding the distribution and sale of personal data.
I wish I could be as optimistic as you with regards to human nature. While we may come out the other side with a world that solves the real problems AI will create. I fear millions of people will have their lives destroyed along the way. Half of America thinks “criminals” don’t deserve Due Process. The guilt stems directly from the accusation. In short, people suck.
It also means less accountability, which is not good. Suddenly anyone can also claim that real videos of them are faked. Tesla tried to argue just that to skirt liability.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/27/elon-musk...