Microsoft CEO Identifies Deep Fakes as Top AI Threat

Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for steps to ensure that people can distinguish between real and AI-generated content, particularly deep fakes, which he sees as the biggest concern around artificial intelligence. Smith also called for licensing for the most critical forms of AI with obligations to protect security, physical security, cybersecurity, and national security. He urged lawmakers to ensure that safety brakes be put on AI used to control critical infrastructure so that humans remain in control. Some proposals being considered on Capitol Hill would focus on AI that may put people's lives or livelihoods at risk, like in medicine and finance.