Jan 13
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What is more dangerous for humanity: deep fakes or interstate wars
This question has been on my mind, especially after delving into the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024. The report provides clear evidence of the urgent need to make deep fakes illegal. I am not the only one who is scared of the harmful potential of deep fakes.
The WEF's report echoes my concerns about disinformation and cybersecurity threats. It highlights the dangers of misinformation, demonstrating why legal action against deep fakes is crucial. These manipulations undermine information integrity and erode societal trust.
As global leaders gather in Davos next week, it's critical to use this platform to advocate for making deepfakes illegal.
We must champion legal measures to protect our society from these digital threats. Our collective future depends on our ability to recognize and combat these dangers.
We're on the brink of an abyss, where AI could turn into a dystopian tool for mass manipulation and destruction, echoing the darkest chapters of history. This isn't fear-mongering; it's a wake-up call.
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Both deep fakes and interstate wars pose significant risks to humanity, but it's challenging to directly compare them as they represent different types of threats. Let's examine each one:
Deep fakes: Deep fakes are manipulated media, typically videos or images, created using artificial intelligence techniques. They can convincingly depict people saying or doing things they never actually did. Deep fakes have the potential to spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and undermine trust in media and institutions. They can be used for various malicious purposes, such as spreading fake news, defaming individuals, or influencing elections. While deep fakes are a concerning development, it's worth noting that they are still relatively new, and the technology to create them is not yet widely accessible or perfect. As awareness grows, efforts are being made to develop detection methods to counter deep fakes.
Interstate wars: Interstate wars refer to conflicts between nation-states involving the use of military force. Historically, interstate wars have resulted in devastating consequences, including loss of life, displacement of populations, economic destruction, and long-lasting social and political instability. These conflicts can escalate rapidly, involve the use of advanced weaponry, and have far-reaching regional or global implications. Interstate wars pose a direct threat to human lives and can have significant geopolitical consequences.
Comparing the two risks is challenging because their nature and impact differ. Deep fakes primarily affect information integrity, trust, and social cohesion, while interstate wars directly endanger lives and have broader geopolitical implications. Both risks require attention and mitigation efforts, but the urgency and approach to address them may differ.
Regarding the urgency to make deep fakes illegal, it is indeed an important consideration. Legislation and regulations can play a role in curbing the malicious use of deep fakes and holding individuals accountable for their creation and dissemination. However, it's worth noting that addressing deep fakes solely through legislation may not be sufficient, as technology evolves rapidly, and enforcement can be challenging. A comprehensive approach may involve a combination of technological advancements, media literacy, public awareness, and legal frameworks.
Ultimately, both deep fakes and interstate wars have the potential to harm humanity, but they operate in different spheres and require distinct strategies for mitigation. It is important for policymakers, organizations, and individuals to address these risks through a multi-faceted approach that takes into account their unique characteristics and potential consequences.
Further questions:
What are some current efforts being made to develop detection methods for deep fakes?
How can media literacy play a role in mitigating the risks of deep fakes?
What are some potential technological advancements that could help address the issue of deep fakes?
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Ali Hessami is currently the Director of R&D and Innovation at Vega Systems, London, UK. He has an extensive track record in systems assurance and safety, security, sustainability, knowledge assessment/management methodologies. He has a background in the design and development of advanced control systems for business and safety-critical industrial applications.
Hessami represents the UK on the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – safety systems, hardware & software standards committees. He was appointed by CENELEC as convener of several Working Groups for review of EN50128 Safety-Critical Software Standard and update and restructuring of the software, hardware, and system safety standards in CENELEC.
Ali is also a member of Cyber Security Standardisation SGA16, SG24, and WG26 Groups and started and chairs the IEEE Special Interest Group in Humanitarian Technologies and the Systems Council Chapters in the UK and Ireland Section. In 2017 Ali joined the IEEE Standards Association (SA), initially as a committee member for the new landmark IEEE 7000 standard focused on “Addressing Ethical Concerns in System Design.” He was subsequently appointed as the Technical Editor and later the Chair of P7000 working group. In November 2018, he was appointed as the VC and Process Architect of the IEEE’s global Ethics Certification Programme for Autonomous & Intelligent Systems (ECPAIS).
Trish advises and trains organisations internationally on Responsible AI (AI/data ethics, policy, governance), and Corporate Digital Responsibility.
Patricia has 20 years’ experience as a lawyer in data, technology and regulatory/government affairs and is a registered Solicitor in England and Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. She has authored and edited several works on law and regulation, policy, ethics, and AI.
She is an expert advisor on the Ethics Committee to the UK’s Digital Catapult Machine Intelligence Garage working with AI startups, is a Maestro (a title only given to 3 people in the world) and expert advisor “Maestro” on the IEEE’s CertifAIEd (previously known as ECPAIS) ethical certification panel, sits on IEEE’s P7003 (algorithmic bias)/P2247.4 (adaptive instructional systems)/P7010.1 (AI and ESG/UN SDGS) standards programmes, is a ForHumanity Fellow working on Independent Audit of AI Systems, is Chair of the Society for Computers and Law, and is a non-exec director on the Board of iTechlaw and on the Board of Women Leading in AI. Until 2021, Patricia was on the RSA’s online harms advisory panel, whose work contributed to the UK’s Online Safety Bill.
Trish is also a linguist and speaks fluently English, French, and German.
In 2021, Patricia was listed on the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™ and named on Computer Weekly’s longlist as one of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology in 2021.
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