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Humankind is full of contradictions. One cannot help but be astonished at the global reaction to the deepfake that is threatening to set off global chaos with a flight from reality. It is almost as if a mastermind is pitting goodness against evil and encouraging both sides to play their hands.  Universities and R&D groups are developing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that facilitate deepfake synthetic media creation in different versions. But at the same time, they are publishing them for open use on the internet without any filters to guard against “malicious intent,” leaving the data, methods, and codes susceptible to use on new R&D initiatives with such goals. Meanwhile, efforts to come up with cyber-security solutions that focus on …

Even though they tend to be similar, intriguing science fiction scenarios still draw audiences into the plot: The world is on the brink of a catastrophe or faces an awful threat. The insurmountable and imminent threat is sure to take over the world or destroy it unless the human race gets the better of it. The main characters display wisdom, genius, and heroics in their roles as a phenomenal scientist or technology expert. They eventually become heroes who save the world from the ordeal, which very few people had known about until then. Moreover, the menace that is targeting the world is generally made by humans themselves. This is the kind of science fiction movie that we have been in …

In universal law, if a crime is “committed through the press,” the penalty is more severe. The reason is that the public responsibilities that journalism bears may be greater than the privileges it enjoys. With its reach, sphere of influence, and power in the level of perception, media outlets have certain responsibilities towards the public. When someone lies, he or she deceives only the person they speak to; however, the consequences of false news on the media have far-reaching implications. Disinformation could ruin a country’s economic or political future. The media is always in deep waters because of the lies that exist throughout the world. Trust is always an issue among the readers, viewers, and audiences, even in the most …

Haven’t laboratory animals suffered enough at the hands of humans? We are greatly indebted to the lab mice, but we still expect more from them. Tests conducted on rodents have helped scientists by shedding light on their research for hundreds of years. Countless new medicines and treatments have been developed in this way. All kinds of threats that humans have been or could be exposed to have been tested on them. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been slated to become the source of all solutions and surpass the capacity of human intelligence by learning from it. But suddenly, we have found ourselves seeking a solution against the AI threats in the brains of our friends. The answer is AI-based detection tools. …