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Fake AI-generated video of Justin Timberlake drinking beer shocks fans: ‘Where do we go from here?’
Why Troubling News:
This is more than just troubling, for a number of reasons. First of all, the lack of reluctance in today's media viewership is a phenomenon in it of itself. People should always take everything with a grain of salt, especially given developments in A.I., but most are quick to accept what they see. Second of all, this video is clearly fake for a number of reasons. 1: how would it even be possible for Timberlake to have beer in a jail holding cell? 2: Although edited very well, making it seem believable, it still should be clear to the viewer with average competency that this is fake. His facial expressions and movements are quite awkward. The discourse surrounding this video and the lack of questioning currently unfolding in the media landscape is scary.
This is a troubling sign since A.I. images will only become more realistic moving forward, and this issue will become harder to solve. Media outlets especially must engage in their due diligence to …Read MoreThis is a troubling sign since A.I. images will only become more realistic moving forward, and this issue will become harder to solve. Media outlets especially must engage in their due diligence to make clear which images are A.I. generated. If this is not the case in the future, the use of these images will lead to the spread of far more misinformation. Read Less