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Generative AI Explained

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TL;DR

Generative AI creates new content—text, images, code, audio—by learning patterns from training data, but it can also produce convincing misinformation and raise complex intellectual property questions.

KEY LEARNINGS

✓Generative AI creates new content by learning statistical patterns from training data.
✓Hallucinations occur because these systems optimize for plausibility, not truth.
✓Synthetic media like deepfakes erode trust in visual evidence.
✓Governance must address authenticity, intellectual property, and misuse risks beyond traditional accuracy concerns.
✓Clear policies on disclosure and acceptable use are essential for responsible deployment.

Additional Resources

📄OpenAI: GPT-4 Technical Report
Technical details on GPT-4 capabilities and limitations.
🌐Partnership on AI: Synthetic Media Framework
Industry guidelines for responsible synthetic media.
📰MIT Technology Review: Generative AI
Ongoing coverage of generative AI developments.

Sources & References

OpenAI. (2023). GPT-4 Technical Report. arXiv:2303.08774.
Europol. (2022). Facing Reality? Law Enforcement and the Challenge of Deepfakes.
Partnership on AI. (2023). Responsible Practices for Synthetic Media.

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