Is AI eroding democratic trust with deep fakes? | Nilesh Christopher | TEDxNapierBridgeSalon

The astronomical jumps in generative AI technology has created a world where hyper-realistic deep fakes are being used to manipulate the electorate and undermine democracy all over the world. Nilesh Christopher, an award-winning technology journalist explores alarming ways in which deepfakes are being used to fake reality as well as dismiss reality as fake in the electoral context. He also covers the small but meaningful steps that humanity is taking to fortify itself against this technological threat to democracy.
Nilesh Christopher is a freelance journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of technology adoption. His investigative journalism on the implications of AI on politics in India and other South-East Asian countries has been ground-breaking, winning him, among other accolades, the South Asia Journalism Association Award in 2023. His work has been featured in renowned publications such as WIRED, BBC, Al Jazeera, and Rest of World. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx