Social media users share outrage after 'disrespectful' AI-generated videos
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In an age where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, the line between innovation and ethics is becoming increasingly blurred.
This has been highlighted by the recent controversy surrounding a series of AI-generated content that sparked a massive uproar among the public and celebrities.
Several artificial intelligence-generated videos, created using the AI assistant Grok-2, have been described as 'ghoulish' and 'evil' by social media users.
The videos had several unsettling content: deceased celebrities digitally resurrected to appear alongside their living counterparts.
AI educator Min Choi took to social media to showcase the capabilities of Grok-2, calling it 'the best AI image model' for generating photo-realistic people.
Choi demonstrated Grok-2's capabilities through a series of short videos featuring pairs of celebrities—one living and one deceased.
Some pairings, such as Dolly Parton with Elvis Presley and Beyonce with Michael Jackson, might have been seen as relatively harmless; others have crossed a line for many viewers.
The video that drew the most ire featured Paul McCartney alongside his late bandmate John Lennon—who died in 1980.
The decision to digitally reunite several celebrities with their parents left many social media users horrified.
Apart from The Beatles' photo, two more posts earned criticisms—an AI-generated image of Princes William and Harry with their mother, Princess Diana, and another which showed Australian conservationist Steve Irwin with his adult daughter, Bindi.
'This is genuinely f***** up, and you should take a hard look at yourself for putting this into the world,' one commenter wrote.
'Extremely disrespectful and distasteful,' another wrote.
'These are real human beings who have suffered real human tragedies. Not toys for you to play dolls with,' a third said.
Earlier this year, many Australians fell victim to AI-generated scams.
Two Australian women suffered financial losses at the hands of online fraudsters pretending to be an investment scheme backed by business journalist David Koch.
David Koch urged social media companies like Meta to take stronger actions to combat online scams.
Earlier this week, singer Madonna sparked controversy online after posting AI-generated images of her with the Pope.
We have seen technology evolve in ways we could never have imagined.
The backlash against these AI videos should be a reminder that with great power and technology comes great responsibility.
It's crucial to have conversations about the implications of AI on privacy, consent, and respect for individuals, both living and deceased.
Meanwhile, the NSW Police warned the public about an emerging trend of deepfake AI scams and revealed a list of telltale signs of a scam.
How do you feel about the use of AI to create images or videos of people without their knowledge? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
This has been highlighted by the recent controversy surrounding a series of AI-generated content that sparked a massive uproar among the public and celebrities.
Several artificial intelligence-generated videos, created using the AI assistant Grok-2, have been described as 'ghoulish' and 'evil' by social media users.
The videos had several unsettling content: deceased celebrities digitally resurrected to appear alongside their living counterparts.
AI educator Min Choi took to social media to showcase the capabilities of Grok-2, calling it 'the best AI image model' for generating photo-realistic people.
Choi generated two videos of the Princes William and Harry along with the late Princess Diana. Image Credit: X/Min Choi
Choi demonstrated Grok-2's capabilities through a series of short videos featuring pairs of celebrities—one living and one deceased.
Some pairings, such as Dolly Parton with Elvis Presley and Beyonce with Michael Jackson, might have been seen as relatively harmless; others have crossed a line for many viewers.
The video that drew the most ire featured Paul McCartney alongside his late bandmate John Lennon—who died in 1980.
The decision to digitally reunite several celebrities with their parents left many social media users horrified.
Apart from The Beatles' photo, two more posts earned criticisms—an AI-generated image of Princes William and Harry with their mother, Princess Diana, and another which showed Australian conservationist Steve Irwin with his adult daughter, Bindi.
'This is genuinely f***** up, and you should take a hard look at yourself for putting this into the world,' one commenter wrote.
'Extremely disrespectful and distasteful,' another wrote.
'These are real human beings who have suffered real human tragedies. Not toys for you to play dolls with,' a third said.
Earlier this year, many Australians fell victim to AI-generated scams.
Two Australian women suffered financial losses at the hands of online fraudsters pretending to be an investment scheme backed by business journalist David Koch.
David Koch urged social media companies like Meta to take stronger actions to combat online scams.
Earlier this week, singer Madonna sparked controversy online after posting AI-generated images of her with the Pope.
We have seen technology evolve in ways we could never have imagined.
The backlash against these AI videos should be a reminder that with great power and technology comes great responsibility.
It's crucial to have conversations about the implications of AI on privacy, consent, and respect for individuals, both living and deceased.
Meanwhile, the NSW Police warned the public about an emerging trend of deepfake AI scams and revealed a list of telltale signs of a scam.
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l think, first reactions, the Princes would feel sadness for their loss but the AI photos are respectable & very happy positive photos. My Daddy has been gone now for 19 years & l still miss him dearly every day. The last photo we had was when he was ill. I cherish that photo but, if l could have a photo with the both of us in our happy, always laughing days, it would bring so much joy & happiness to my heart not sadness or anger.
