Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for measures to identify deep fakes, realistic-looking but false content created using AI. Speaking in Washington, Smith also called for licensing of critical forms of AI with “obligations to protect security, physical security, cybersecurity, national security.” He also advocated the use of a “Know Your Customer”-style system for developers of powerful AI models to keep tabs on how their technology is used. Smith urged lawmakers to ensure that safety brakes be put on AI used to control critical infrastructure so that humans remain in control. Smith’s comments came as US lawmakers consider proposals to regulate AI.
As stated by a recent report by The Indian Express, Microsoft President Brad Smith has raised concerns about deep fakes, stating that they pose a significant threat to society. In a speech given in Washington, Smith emphasized the need for regulations to ensure that people can differentiate between real and fake content generated by AI.
Deep fakes are realistic-looking but false content that can be generated using AI, potentially for nefarious purposes. Smith called for steps to protect against the alteration of legitimate content with the intent to deceive or defraud people through the use of AI. He also highlighted the need for licensing for the most critical forms of AI with obligations to protect security, physical security, cybersecurity, and national security.
In his speech, Smith emphasized the need for a new generation of export controls to ensure that AI models are not stolen or used in ways that violate a country’s export control requirements. For weeks, lawmakers in Washington have struggled with what laws to pass to control AI, even as companies large and small have raced to bring increasingly versatile AI to market.
Last week, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the startup behind ChatGPT, told a Senate panel in his first appearance before Congress that the use of AI to interfere with election integrity is a significant area of concern and needs regulation. Altman also called for global cooperation on AI and incentives for safety compliance.
Smith argued in his speech and a blog post issued on Thursday that people needed to be held accountable for any problems caused by AI. He urged lawmakers to ensure that safety brakes be put on AI used to control the electric grid, water supply, and other critical infrastructure so that humans remain in control.
Smith also urged the use of a “Know Your Customer”-style system for developers of powerful AI models to keep tabs on how their technology is used and to inform the public of what content AI is creating so they can identify faked videos.
At the end of the day, the rise of AI has brought with it significant concerns about the potential misuse of this technology. Deep fakes are just one example of how AI can be used to deceive and defraud people. It is crucial to regulate AI to ensure that it is used for the betterment of society and not to harm it. Smith’s call for licensing, export controls, and accountability is a step in the right direction, and lawmakers must take heed and enact regulations that protect society from the potential dangers of AI.
