· By Will Harken
PSA: The Rise of Fake Social Media Videos & Content đ¨
- The Rise of Deepfakes and AI Vocal Cloning
- The Danger of Misrepresentation
- The Need for Skepticism
- Laws and Protection Against Misrepresentation
- Ethical Stance
- Conclusion
The Rise of Deepfakes and AI Vocal Cloning
Have you noticed how deepfakes have taken over? AI vocal cloning soon followed, enabling creators to mimic anyoneâs voice or likeness. These advancements bring up some heavy ethical questions, right?
The Danger of Misrepresentation
Scrolling through social media lately, Iâve spotted countless posts twisting political figures' words. Just the other day, I saw a video of Biden saying things he never saidâclassic deepfake! Those lips? Not even close to sync!
Shockingly, hardly anyone batted an eye. đą
Too many people accept these fake videos as fact. Letâs hope those commenters arenât botsânow thatâs a whole other issue!
Think about the fallout: fabricated claims could spark wars. Criminals could swindle their way out, claiming video evidence is "just fake." This isnât just some passing concern.
The Need for Skepticism
Fake videos arenât new, but theyâre becoming more realistic and common. Moving forward, approach every single piece of content online with a critical eye. Sure, you can still spot fakes by checking for glitches or mismatched lipsâbut donât hang your hat on that alone. Today, a savvy creative team can whip up convincing fakes.
Could deepfakes be a wake-up call about blindly trusting celebrity endorsements? đ¤
Laws and Protection Against Misrepresentation
Hereâs the silver liningâlaws exist to protect against misrepresentation. President Biden might have grounds to sue the creators of that misleading video. Still, many cases never see the light of day. Often, people are misled for someone else's gain.
Music Made Pro's Ethical Stance
Most folks believe itâs wrong to create misleading content with AI without consent. At Music Made Pro, I tweak song lyrics while keeping the original artist's vibe. I do this for personal fun and never claim the original artist sang my new lyrics.
My goal? To use AI responsibly. Some still might not vibe with reworking songs for enjoyment, but as of now, itâs within the law. Iâm all in to follow any future regulations.
Conclusion
I genuinely appreciate AI and its power to fuel creativity and enhance lives. But we need to tread carefully. Scammers will always adapt; their tricks will just evolve. Stay sharp, question what you see, and create mindfully. đŞ If youâre curious about AI in music, check out these related posts:
And if youâre exploring AI music tools, hereâs a few to consider:
- AI Vocals: Jammable (formerly Voicify)
- Kits, AI Music Creation
- Weights.gg: AI Music Tools
- Suno.ai, Generate Full Demo-Quality Songs With AI
- Lalal.ai - Isolate Vocals and Instruments
- ElevenLabs.io - Create Spoken Dialog with AI
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