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This is nothing to do with AI but with intolerance of a certain religion. That religion is killing a lot in my country and many others too, but both the governm

by gwervc 2y ago

This is nothing to do with AI but with intolerance of a certain religion. That religion is killing a lot in my country and many others too, but both the governments (national and supranational) and corporations censor any criticism of it. Even here on HN I got posts and accounts removed by the moderation for the slightest hint of criticism against it, and fully expected a downvoting mob by writing this comment. Sadly, it'll will continue for a long time giving how taboo the subject is.

ryzvonusef 2y ago
You are focusing too much on 'that' religion and not realising that parallel analogies exist for other countries, religions and culture too. Sure, not lynch mobs, but AI-generate fake media can certain ruin people's lives, and unlike photshop etc, the barriers of skill and time required are very low, and the quality is very high. I share my country's experience because I wanted to share my personal perspective and fears, but please don't under estimate how AI can affect you. Just because you won't be death doesn't mean they can't turn you into a social pariah with a few clicks.
sensanaty 2y ago
If you were in the US and someone were to make a deepfake of you saying a racial slur, do you think you'd fair better than if you were a blasphemer in a Sharia country? The religion isn't the (whole) issue here, this situation can apply in the secular West just as easily. The punishment won't be death, but it can still ruin people's lives. A fake pedophilia accusation comes to mind, where even if proven innocent you'll still be royally fucked for the rest of your life unless you spend considerable expense and effort.
- thfuran 2y ago
  >If you were in the US and someone were to make a deepfake of you saying a racial slur, do you think you'd fair better than if you were a blasphemer in a Sharia country? Of course.

by gwervc 2y ago

ryzvonusef 2y ago

You are focusing too much on 'that' religion and not realising that parallel analogies exist for other countries, religions and culture too. Sure, not lynch mobs, but AI-generate fake media can certain ruin people's lives, and unlike photshop etc, the barriers of skill and time required are very low, and the quality is very high. I share my country's experience because I wanted to share my personal perspective and fears, but please don't under estimate how AI can affect you. Just because you won't be death doesn't mean they can't turn you into a social pariah with a few clicks.

sensanaty 2y ago

If you were in the US and someone were to make a deepfake of you saying a racial slur, do you think you'd fair better than if you were a blasphemer in a Sharia country? The religion isn't the (whole) issue here, this situation can apply in the secular West just as easily. The punishment won't be death, but it can still ruin people's lives. A fake pedophilia accusation comes to mind, where even if proven innocent you'll still be royally fucked for the rest of your life unless you spend considerable expense and effort.

thfuran 2y ago
>If you were in the US and someone were to make a deepfake of you saying a racial slur, do you think you'd fair better than if you were a blasphemer in a Sharia country? Of course.