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AI is coming for the past, too

Economic Times · 1y ago

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The article discusses the growing concern over the use of generative AI to manipulate historical records and create false documents. While there are reasons for optimism about society's ability to identify fake media in the future, the past remains vulnerable. Throughout history, various political powers have altered the historical record for their own gain. Creating watermarked versions of historical documents could help detect subsequent forgeries. Both government and industry have incentives to support this effort, as it would serve as a valuable public good and protect against manipulation of historical narratives.