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@APPG_AI is exploring the impact and implications of #AI, chaired by @Metcalfe_SBET and @whiterhino1949, Secretariat @BigInnovCentre

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[Alex Housley @ahousley]

@APPG_AI @Metcalfe_SBET Photos of the panel in discussion and the deep fake demo.

[Alex Housley @ahousley]

This was one of the most fascinating discussions I've heard on deep fakes, a highly relevant topic considering the potential impact of this rapidly advancing new technology on the upcoming UK and US elections.

All evidence givers and the Chairs @Metcalfe_SBET and Lord Clement-Jones shared interesting insights and views. Thanks to @BirgitteBIC @BigInnovCentre for organising another great @APPG_AI - still going strong after 8 years!

My key takeaways:

Carl Miller @carljackmiller - Centre for the Analysis of Social Media (CASM)
- The biggest threat is not "deep fakes" it's coordinated interference campaigns.
- Exploiting cognitive biases and our view of the world.
- Friendship and 1:1 engagement "the weaponisation of friendships".

Aled Lloyd Owen @aledlloydowenai - Global Policy Director, @Onfido
- 3000% increase in deep fake attacks in financial services last year - e.g. images and voices delivered to a mass audience for purposes of fraud, etc. 40% increase so far this year.
- Regulation in the financial space doesn’t exist in the same way in the democratic space.
- There's an arms race between deep fake detectors and creators. For detectors, there are training data challenges due to biometrics: they need access to deep fakes or synthetic deep fakes that are created.
- Watermarking as part of US response - metadata to show where content is from a genuine source. But people producing fake content can disseminate content without watermarks today.
- Proportionality in the use cases vs the underpinning technology. Similar to software in Snapchat filters, videos created for novelty/fun.
- Delivered a great live demo of how deep fakes can be generated in real-time using freely available technologies, including face swaps on physical passports to trick people on video calls.

Prof. Gina Neff @ginasue - Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge
- Creating tool human in the loop tools for fact-checking
- Tech Mission Fund £33m for responsible AI.
- Recent ChatGPT audit outcome: not fit for purpose for election information.
- "Cheap fakes" are also a threat, lower quality but easier to produce at scale.
- Emotions and fear are more viral content types.
- Deepfake harassment - targeting women in the public sphere. Impact includes journalists self-censoring based on deep fake effects.
- EU AI Act has relevant legislation. For the UK, Online Safety Act is potentially a good thing.
- Access to data is a major challenge for the regulatory environment.

Markus Anderljung @Manderljung - Head of Policy at the Centre for the Governance of AI (@GovAI_)
- The current state of deep fakes is that they can easily be identified and debunked. A recent example is Kier Starmer, which was never reported as the truth. Don’t expect an impact of swinging the next UK election (Jan 2025).
- But the UK could be a testing ground for other areas. Globally, there are more challenges e.g. less awareness of deep fakes, less trust in government
- Example threats: 1) robocallers telling people to go to another place to vote. 2) AI systems that automate the creation of influencers on social media and then use them to interfere.
- Sora from Open AI could he used to harm, so it's good that it's not openly available yet. OpenAI should make effort to watermark content as being generated. Provenance tags in the metadata.

Sophie Murphy Byrne - @LogicallyAI
Countering disinformation and trends monitoring - also an AI company.
Methods of Mass Persuasion:
1. Lowering barriers to entry for disinformation. Russian operation in prev US election estimated to cost c. $12m would now cost under $1000.
2. Flooding the zone - saturating the info space to foster a sense of mistrust. In tests, 93% of prompts accepted in GenAi products that could be misused - e.g. migrants crossing a border. This number has gone up!
3. Message tailoring to the audience - gender, political views etc. Most demographic traits, e.g. gender, political persuasions and sexual preference, can be inferred from public social media content to a high degree of accuracy (80-90%+)
- See the white paper on their website: https://t.co/kP9FLtxssN
- What politicians can do? Foreign interference task force. Ensure OFCOM knows what good looks like.
- Elections Act 2022. Entities registered with the commission must carry digital imprints to say who published - but bad actors won’t be registered.

To which Lord C-J commented: "what you describe is the Cambridge Analytica saga on stilts!" 😂

Q&A highlights
- Calls to do something about open-source foundation models.
- Suggestion and disagreement on whether blockchain technology can be used to track content authenticity.
- Interventions unlikely to happen this year or next year.
- Head of Ethics from @turinginst suggested a more people-consumer focus vs product-technology.
- UK digital literacy strategy was last updated in 2014 and is in need of an update!

Thanks everyone - please correct any unintentional misinformation!

[Alex Housley @ahousley]

I’m at Parliament for an @APPG_AI evidence meeting on navigating disinformation and deep fakes, safeguarding democratic processes and responsible AI innovation.

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Debate the threat posed by disinformation and deepfakes in democratic processes. Join Appg Ai 26 March - registration on Pavilion: https://t.co/DF7ACvIj0F Experts
@LogicallyAI
@aledlloydowenai
@ginasue
@Manderljung
Chairs
@Metcalfe_SBET
@TimClementJone1
Secr.
@BirgitteBIC

[Merlin Erroll @merltheearl]

A fascinating conference @TWSCambridge on regulating AI 'Monster or Miracle?' at which I enjoyed our lively panel discussion on the Economic Impact of #AI with experts including #BirgitteAndersen @BigInnovCentre @APPG_AI

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What is the current state of adoption of AI in Professional Services? What are the benefits and challenges in finance and law? Mon 11 March. Register HERE: https://t.co/TKMJc7WtHj
Join our experts: @santanderuk @TheLawSociety @JaegerGlucina @UKFtweets @bakermckenzie @CapgeminiUK

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Our report on Generative AI & Intellectual Property is now LIVE! What are the implications of Generative AI on IP with the Creative Sectors? View the report here! https://t.co/RdmeJvBIyG or alternatively download the Pavilion app! #GenerativeAI #IntelelctualProperty

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The Government has today released its response to the AI Regulation White Paper consultation, stating that over £100m will be spent on advancing AI research, innovation, and regulation: https://t.co/31aBsfoJTl

What are your thoughts on the Government's response?

#AIRegulation

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There is still time to vote in our poll prior to today's evidence session on GENERATIVE AI & IPR!

Have your say now: https://t.co/LWJ3p2uwn0

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Generative AI & Intellectual Property! Are new IP laws required to address challenges? Who should hold IPR for AI-generated content? Vote prior to the APPG AI evidence session on 22nd Jan.
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The APPG AI Report on AIs use in Healthcare & Telehealth is now LIVE! Discover what our expert speakers think about how AI can revolutionise healthcare and telehealth. View the report here! https://t.co/xvWZ20vtrq or alternatively download the Pavilion app!

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Generative AI & Intellectual Property! Are new IP laws required to address challenges? Who should hold IPR for AI-generated content? Vote prior to the APPG AI evidence session on 22nd Jan.
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How does Generative AI affect IPR? Who should hold IPR? How do we balance creativity?
Mon 22 January. Register HERE: https://t.co/fs6dlIC0dQ
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#GenAI #IntellectualProperty

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The APPG AI Parliamentary Brief on AI and the UN Sustainable Development Goals is now live!! Explore expert perspectives and policy suggestions for unlocking the full potential of AI while safeguarding progress here: https://t.co/3UPnlaYYyf
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The APPG AI report "Feedback on the AI Safety Summit" is now available!! Discover key takeaways and specialist insights from both Government and industry experts here: https://t.co/dBXTXgyf1k
#AISafety #AISafetySummit #ArtificialIntelligence

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There is still time to vote in our survey on the AI Safety Summit!
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#AISafety #AISafetySummit #ArtificialIntelligence

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Feedback on the AI Safety Summit! How satisfied are you with the outcomes of the Summit? What is the greatest AI Safety challenge? What is the potential of the AI Safety Institute? Vote in our survey now and let us know your thoughts!
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Feedback on the AI Safety Summit! How satisfied are you with the outcomes of the Summit? What is the greatest AI Safety challenge? What is the potential of the AI Safety Institute? Vote in our survey now and let us know your thoughts!
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There is still time to vote in our poll on AIs use in Healthcare & Telehealth! https://t.co/dlOdXL11sZ

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AIs use in Healthcare & Telehealth! Where will telehealth have the greatest impact? Who should lead on AI adoption in healthcare? What are the challenges? Vote in our survey now, ahead of the APPG AI evidence session on Mon 13th Nov. VOTE HERE: https://t.co/dlOdXL1zix

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The APPG AI report "Democratising AI: Generative AI as a Catalyst for Change in Education" is now live! Read insightful analysis and recommendations on this fascinating and salient topic here: https://t.co/4USJqew4mq #GenerativeAI #AI #Education