In a recent statement, IBM’s Chief Privacy & Trust Officer Christina Montgomery emphasised the importance of having transparent and open-source AI models in battling artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes, disinformation, and bias. Montgomery highlighted the need for swift regulations that safeguard elections, creators and the general public. Her comments underscore the growing trust issues in the era of AI technology.
The challenge with deepfakes and AI-driven disinformation tactics has been alarming, with higher stakes during election periods, a vulnerable time for the propagation of false information. Public trust in AI has faltered, hinging on the transparency of the models behind these powerful tools.
According to Montgomery, the recourse lies in two principal measures. First, ensuring the open-source nature of these AI models, making the technology widely available for scrutiny from professionals in the relevant fields. Second, instigating regulations that swiftly come into play to protect from potential misuse of AI capabilities.
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