Deepfakes, rebranded as "Cameos" by OpenAI's Sora tool, allow users to personalize videos but raise significant concerns. Users' likenesses can be exploited without their consent, leading to potential scams and misinformation. While providing creative fun, the lack of safeguards poses risks, emphasizing the need for accountability and regulation in AI-generated content.
The emergence of AI, particularly since the launch of ChatGPT, has led to a significant increase in cybercrime, with attacks rising 138%. Criminals are now utilizing AI to create malicious code and compose ransomware emails, lowering barriers for illegal activities. While innovations in AI present opportunities, they also pose substantial risks that need addressing through self-regulation and countermeasures.
On a quiet summer afternoon, Sarah needs some inspiration. She scrolls through her Instagram feed, then onto TikTok. Finding none, she challenges Alexa for an answer. “Alexa, play some inspiring music for me,” and in a brief moment, the sounds of Sarah’s Epic Motivational Playlist can be heard all around her. It is exactly what she needed. She remarks … Continue reading The AI Paradox: Why We Can’t Decide If We Love or Fear Our Digital Future
A pressing concern I hear from my students at Wake Forest University is how to compete with AI
AI Agents represent the forthcoming advancement in artificial intelligence, capable of making autonomous decisions and executing tasks on behalf of users. They will alleviate mundane responsibilities, interact with company agents, and enhance productivity across various sectors. As organizations develop these agents, readiness and strategic planning will become crucial for successful integration.
What do you know to be true? And can you spot an AI-generated news story or online video? A recent video posted on X and reported by NBC News of an American company distributing food aid to the people of Gaza sparked an online debate about what was real and what was not. Beyond the facts of … Continue reading Our Truth Insecurity Has Arrived: AI and Misinformation Reach a New Level
Doom. What could come of it? It is not the post-apocalyptic future but rather how sometimes the beginning of something can lead us to places we do not always anticipate. In 1993 DOOM the video game, was introduced and became one of the most popular first-person adventure games. In part, it was famous for its … Continue reading AI and the Unforeseen Ripple Effects
Recently the data community and the media have been buzzing about Generative AI and in particular Google’s AI Overview responses to questions like ‘How many rocks should I eat?’ or ‘How to glue cheese to your pizza?’ These answers of course are silly and the memes have been fun to read, however, there is a … Continue reading Misinformation Lessons from Pizza Glue and Eating Rocks: A Beginning
Generative AI has spilled into society like an oil slick on an ocean. There is no escaping it. The wind, the waves, and the current will carry it to places we have yet to imagine in terms of its capabilities, uses, and applications. It encroaches on us without much of a plan to contain it, … Continue reading Containing ChatGPT May be Impossible
