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Concerning deepfakes have recently begun appearing across social media and have renewed fears around the use of artificial intelligence. EFTM Editor and tech expert Trevor Long says it is a “troubling world we’re moving into here”. “It has become so easy for anyone to create these things,” he told Sky News host Sharri Markson. “The problem is … detecting it, and unfortunately, there isn’t going to be a simple way other than verifying the source. “It’s a real problem for us today, and unfortunately, I don’t have an answer as to how we solve the problem.”

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The emergence of convincing deepfakes on social media has intensified concerns regarding AI misuse, particularly due to the ease with which these synthetic media can be created by virtually anyone. Tech expert Trevor Long highlights the growing challenge in detecting and verifying these misleading media forms, suggesting that existing verification processes are insufficient to address the issue. This topic is crucial in the context of AI safety as it underscores the potential for widespread misinformation and ethical concerns with AI technology. While not directly addressing catastrophic AI risks, the article reflects on the governance challenges that deepfakes present and calls for more robust policy solutions.

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