We often talk about the risks of AI personas usurping real humans in the media. But the reverse is also true and doesn’t get enough attention.

In Venezuela, AI-generated TV anchors are being used by journalists to remain anonymous (and thus, safe from arbitrary arrests) while delivering news that are critical of the government.

AI can be a powerful force for good for anons around the world

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/18/americas/venezuela-retweets-ai-news-maduro-intl-latam/index.html

a great example of AI being used to preserve privacy and free journalism

however, you have to wonder if any of the tech companies hosting the videos or assisting with video generation would comply with a government request for personal data. hopefully not.

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The problem with AI is the same problem with software. This technology could have already had a greater impact on our lives if it wasn't owned by giant corporate entities. You can never trust them.
Everything is gated & centralized still in many ways.

we gotta selfhost again

take back the means of compute