Oren Etzioni, a former optimist about artificial intelligence (AI) and the founding chief executive of the Allen Institute for AI, has expressed concern that AI-generated fakes could overwhelm upcoming elections. In response to this threat, he founded TrueMedia.org, a nonprofit that offers tools to combat AI-manipulated content. The organization recently released free tools for identifying digital disinformation, designed to detect fake and doctored images, audio, and video. These tools are available to anyone approved by the nonprofit and are aimed at journalists, fact-checkers, and others trying to discern what is real online.
Despite the introduction of these tools, Etzioni remains concerned about the potential for misinformation in the upcoming elections. He believes that the current defenses against misleading or deceptive AI content are insufficient and fears a "tsunami of misinformation" could be on the horizon. He continues to advocate for stronger measures to combat the spread of AI-generated disinformation.
Key takeaways:
Oren Etzioni, a former optimist about artificial intelligence, has grown concerned about the potential for A.I.-generated fakes to influence elections.
Etzioni's nonprofit, TrueMedia.org, has released free tools designed to identify digital disinformation, including fake and doctored images, audio, and video.
The tools, available to anyone approved by the nonprofit, review links to media files and quickly determine their trustworthiness.
Despite these tools, Etzioni remains concerned about the potential for a 'tsunami of misinformation' in the upcoming elections.
