Global AI Summit Tackles Misinformation And Deepfakes With A ...
AI for Good Summit Addresses Deepfakes and Misinformation
The issue of protecting individuals from deepfakes took center stage at a UN conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Geneva this week. With 25,000 participants from 145 countries, the event highlighted the importance of implementing safeguards in the rapidly advancing tech industry.
The annual AI for Good Summit serves as a prominent UN platform advocating for the use of AI to address global development challenges like health, climate change, gender equality, and sustainable infrastructure. Frederic Werner from the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) emphasized the urgency of establishing standards to combat misinformation and deepfakes. Various techniques, including watermarking, are being explored to detect altered or AI-generated media.
Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through AI
With less than a decade to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the AI For Good Summit focused on practical applications to accelerate progress towards these targets. Governance of AI was a key topic of discussion before the official start of the Summit.
Beyond the conference, the AI For Good initiative extends online through the Neural Network community, uniting over 30,000 individuals globally to collaborate on AI-related initiatives.
Combatting Deepfakes with Technology
One of the notable attendees at the Summit was Desdemona, an AI-powered humanoid social robot designed to detect and prevent deepfakes. While technological solutions play a crucial role, Desdemona stressed the importance of human vigilance and fact-checking in the fight against misinformation.
Advanced AI systems equipped with detection algorithms are proving to be valuable tools in identifying deepfakes. The Summit facilitated collaboration among industry leaders, inventors, governments, and academia to establish ethical frameworks for the responsible use of AI.
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury highlighted the complex nature of misinformation, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach beyond deepfake detection alone. The Summit underscored the necessity of inclusive governance to ensure equitable access to AI technologies.
Promoting Ethical AI Practices
Gabriela Ramos from UNESCO advocated for proper governance and widespread representation in AI development to mitigate power imbalances and promote fairness. The Summit drew participation from over 145 countries, both in person and online, engaging in a range of sessions and discussions.
