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QFM032: Irresponsible AI Reading List - August 2024

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The August edition of the Irresponsible AI Reading List begins with a spotlight on advancements in deepfake technology, as explored in Deep Live Cam: Revolutionizing Real-Time Face Swapping. This article delves into the innovative features of a new AI tool that enables real-time face swapping across multiple platforms, emphasising the potential ethical concerns surrounding its misuse.

Next, the list offers a reflective look at the origins of digital image editing with Jennifer in paradise: the story of the first Photoshopped image. This piece revisits the historic 1987 photograph that became the first image used to demonstrate Photoshop’s capabilities, symbolising the birth of modern digital manipulation and its cultural significance.

The debate around AI’s role in creative processes is addressed in Why A.I. Isn’t Going to Make Art, where Ted Chiang argues that AI lacks the subjective decision-making required to create true art. The essay contrasts the human experience of art creation with the mechanical processes of generative AI tools, questioning the authenticity of AI-produced art.

Concerns about AI safety and governance are highlighted in Half of OpenAI’s Safety Team Quit as Concerns Over AGI Mount. This article reports on the internal turmoil at OpenAI, where nearly half of the safety team has resigned due to disagreements over the company's approach to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its stance on AI regulation.

Finally, privacy issues related to AI-driven advertising are explored in Facebook's Partner Allegedly Eavesdropping for Ad Targeting. The article exposes the controversial practice of using AI-powered "Active Listening" software to monitor smartphone conversations for targeted ads, raising significant ethical and legal concerns.

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Originally published on quantumfaxmachine.com and cross-posted on Medium.

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