The article also highlights the use of AI-generated news anchors by other nations and terrorist groups for propaganda purposes. While experts believe these AI anchors are not yet effective, there is concern that as the technology improves, they could become more convincing and potentially disruptive. The article concludes by suggesting that the most likely evolution of this tactic is the manipulation of footage of real-life news anchors, rather than fully AI-generated figures. Despite the current limitations, the potential for AI-generated videos to influence public opinion and elections is a growing concern.
Key takeaways:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to generate news anchors that deliver partisan and pejorative messages, in an attempt to influence political elections, such as the Taiwanese presidential election.
- China is leading in the use of this technology for disinformation, with AI-generated news anchors spreading state-backed propaganda on social networks.
- Microsoft has reported that Chinese state-backed cyber groups targeted the Taiwanese election with AI-generated disinformation content, including the use of fake news anchors.
- Despite the increasing use of AI-generated news anchors, experts believe that they are not yet effective dupes, with obvious signs of fakeness such as stilted movement and a lack of shifting light or shadows on the avatar's figure.