Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10pm on 05 Feb 2024,Monday Tech Today
With major elections on the horizon, Meta's policy on deep fake content faces scrutiny, as an oversight body calls for urgent updates. Following a decision on a manipulated video of US President Joe Biden, the board highlighted flaws in Meta's current approach, citing concerns about disinformation and electoral integrity. The board deemed Meta's policy "incoherent" and urged a shift towards addressing specific harms, rather than solely focusing on content creation methods. As AI-powered disinformation poses risks to global elections, the board emphasized the need for swift action, urging Meta to reconsider its policy ahead of the 2024 elections.
