Generative AI Is the Newest Tool in the Dictator's Handbook

[rntn]

https://gizmodo.com/freedom-house-2023-freedom-on-the-net-report-ai-1850887842

[RcouF1uZ4gsC]

I heard dictators also use motion pictures:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leni_Riefenstahl

We must strictly regulate all cameras and other equipment capable of capturing and production motion pictures.

Think of all the things that can be done with them:

* Revenge porn

* CSAM

* Instructional videos in dangerous behaviors

* Propaganda

* Furtherance of hate

We must strictly regulate them.

[ajuc → RcouF1uZ4gsC]

Writing allowed organized religion, theocracy, burning heretics, etc.

Printing press allowed reformation and 100 years of religious wars.

Radio allowed totalitarianism.

Social media allowed new-wave of populism.

AI will probably disrupt the society in some way, too. Disruption is a positive word on hackernews, but in practice it's not a pleasant experience.

[Kerb_ → ajuc]

Sounds like the common denominator is people rather than the technology we use