The "Gutfeld!" panelists discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to lie about crimes and the implications for society. They speculate on the extent to which AI could be used to create fake evidence and manipulate public opinion.
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about its potential to be used for malicious purposes, including lying about crimes. On the "Gutfeld!" show, the panelists debated the extent to which AI could be used to create fake evidence and manipulate public opinion.
Panelist Tyrus argued that AI could be used to create "deepfakes," or realistic fake videos, that could be used to frame innocent people or spread misinformation. He pointed to the example of a deepfake video of former President Barack Obama making racist remarks that was created and spread online in 2018.
"Imagine if this is now available to everybody," Tyrus said. "They can create a deepfake of anyone and say anything, and it will be almost impossible to tell if it's real."
Panelist Kat Timpf agreed that AI could be used to create convincing fake evidence. She suggested that AI could be used to create fake witness statements, medical records, or even confessions.
"If you can create fake evidence, then you can basically convict anyone of anything," Timpf said. "It's a very scary thought."
Panelist Joe DeVito argued that AI could also be used to manipulate public opinion by spreading misinformation and propaganda. He pointed to the example of Russian bots that were used to spread disinformation on social media during the 2016 US presidential election.
"These bots were able to create fake news stories and spread them across the internet, and it's very hard to stop them," DeVito said. "They're like little digital cockroaches that can spread misinformation everywhere."
The panelists discussed the potential consequences of AI being used to lie about crimes. They suggested that it could lead to innocent people being convicted of crimes they didn't commit, the spread of misinformation, and the erosion of public trust in the justice system.
"If people don't know what's real and what's not, it's going to be very difficult to have a functioning society," Timpf said.
The panelists urged caution and called for regulations to be developed to prevent AI from being used for malicious purposes. They argued that it's important to strike a balance between allowing AI to be used for beneficial purposes while also protecting society from its potential risks.
"We need to be careful about how we use AI," DeVito said. "It's a powerful tool that can be used for good or for evil. We need to make sure that we're using it for good."
