Artificial Intelligence Is Making Everything Dumber
Caitlin Johnstone- So it turns out Israel’s mistake was starting its genocide right after Palestinians gained the ability to quickly share video footage of what’s happening in Gaza
So it turns out Israel’s mistake was starting its genocide right after Palestinians gained the ability to quickly share video footage of what’s happening in Gaza, but right before the moment when any video footage shared online could easily be dismissed as AI.
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https://thealtworld.com/caitlin_johnston/artificial-intelligence-is-making-everything-dumber
The point about how rapid sharing of video from conflict zones intersects with the rise of deepfakes is sobering. As AI tools make it easier to fabricate convincing images, it is going to get harder to cut through the noise in urgent situations. That makes independent verifcation and critical thinking more important than ever when we see something shocking. Your broader argument that tech can be weaponized to distort reality resonats with me even though I'm excited about some of AI's potential.