AI-Generated Fakes: A Legal Battle Exposes the Limits of AI
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AI-Generated Fakes: A Legal Battle Exposes the Limits of AI
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of digital deception. Once confined to the realms of science fiction, AI-generated content is now seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. While AI offers immense potential for innovation and progress, it also presents significant challenges, particularly in the realm of information integrity. The Case of the AI-Generated Affidavit A recent legal battle in Minnesota has brought to the forefront the alarming reality of AI-generated misinformation. A key affidavit submitted in support of a law against deepfake technology was found to contain fabricated sources, likely the product of AI hallucinations. The affidavit, authored by Stanford Social Media Lab director Jeff Hancock, cited two studies that do not exist: A supposed study published in the Journal of Information Technology & Politics. A non-existent study titled "Deepfakes and the Illusion of Authenticity: Cognitive Processes Behind Misinformati…