The Risk of Barreling Ahead with AI
I found this video of great interest, narrated by two highly informed AI experts who Steve Wozniak introduced:
Just like in social media, allured by the obvious benefits, people underestimated the unintended consequences; there is presently a for-profit “arms race” among the leading tech companies to develop AI and it won’t stop. Caveat emptor?
(AI already can mimic a human voice in 3 seconds and use that clone to proliferate identity theft scams.)
This was ChatGPT’s response and my follow-up—
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the video with me. As an AI language model, I can certainly appreciate the discussions around the potential unintended consequences of AI development and deployment.
Indeed, the rapid advancement of AI technology has brought about many exciting possibilities for innovation and progress, but it is important to consider the potential risks and ethical concerns associated with it. The development of AI should always be guided by responsible practices that prioritize the safety, privacy, and well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
Regarding the AI voice cloning technology, it is true that such technology exists and could be used for nefarious purposes such as identity theft and fraud. However, it is important to note that this technology can also have many positive applications, such as helping people with speech disabilities or creating more realistic and engaging virtual assistants.
Overall, it is crucial for society to carefully navigate the development and deployment of AI technology to ensure that its benefits are maximized while its potential risks are mitigated.
It is true that AI technology has advanced to the point where it is capable of creating synthetic or cloned human voices with high accuracy and in a relatively short amount of time. However, the claim that such technology is already being used to proliferate identity theft scams may be an exaggeration.
While there have been instances where AI-generated synthetic voices have been used to impersonate individuals in order to commit fraud or deceive people, it is not yet a widespread problem. Additionally, many companies and organizations are working on developing countermeasures to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities.
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It is important to note that the use of AI for malicious purposes is a concern, but it is also important to recognize the potential benefits of AI technology in areas such as healthcare, transportation, and education, among others. As with any technology, responsible development and deployment of AI are essential to minimize potential risks and maximize its potential benefits.
My follow-up:
I did not write that AI technology is already being used. I wrote that it can be used to proliferate identity thefts.
Chat GPT—
You are correct. I apologize for misinterpreting your statement. You are correct in saying that AI-generated synthetic voices can potentially be used to perpetrate identity theft scams.
As I mentioned earlier, the development of AI voice cloning technology has brought about many positive applications but it has also raised concerns about potential misuse. It is important for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole to be aware of the potential risks associated with this technology and take appropriate measures to prevent its misuse.
One potential solution to prevent the misuse of AI-generated synthetic voices could be the development of reliable voice recognition and authentication systems that can differentiate between a real human voice and a synthetic one. Another solution could be the development of regulations and policies to govern the use of such technology to ensure that it is used for legitimate purposes and to prevent its misuse.
Overall, it is important to approach the development and deployment of AI technology with a balanced perspective, recognizing both its potential benefits and risks, and taking proactive steps to mitigate those risks.
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