Experts warn that AI often reinforces societal biases and can be used to spread misinformation. They also highlight the need for greater regulation of AI, particularly in Australia, which has been described as lagging behind in AI regulation. The Australian government has proposed tagging AI-generated images with a watermark to make viewers aware of their origin. Meanwhile, Adobe supports this idea and is working on enabling "content credentials" for digital content, similar to nutrition labels on food packaging.
Key takeaways:
- An altered image of Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, which made her outfit more revealing, was broadcast on a Melbourne TV news bulletin, sparking international attention and debate on the reach of generative artificial intelligence.
- Nine News claimed the alteration occurred due to an "automation by Photoshop" while resizing the original photo, but Adobe stated that edits would have required human intervention and approval.
- Experts warn that generative AI often reinforces societal biases and can be used to spread misinformation, with 'sexualised' images of women being a particular concern.
- There are calls for greater regulation of AI, better training in its use, and the development of 'AI literacy' in the community to prevent misuse and ensure ethical application of the technology.