Copyright vs. Generative Artificial Intelligence: Questions and Answers? More like Just Questions.
The relationship between copyright and Generative AI (GAI) has been a hot topic since the technology's rise to prominence. There are many aspects to the question, from whether big tech companies have used copyrighted content to train their models without
Emotion Recognition—a Sheep or a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (PART II.)
In our previous post, we briefly discussed the possibilities of analyzing emotions in written texts. Compared to Emotion Recognition (ER), this is a much simpler case, but we have already seen how complex it can be. ER attempts to enable the
Emotion Recognition—a Sheep or a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? (PART I.)
Machine-assisted emotion recognition has recently been in the spotlight again, with the new draft of the EU's forthcoming AI Act. Based on the current state of the draft, a complete ban on Emotion Recognition (ER)-based systems is expected, for example
Afterlife Deepfakes—Postmortem Right to Publicity and the Right to Respect for the Deceased
There are already a few examples of deepfakes being used in films to replace an actor’s or actress’ voice or even face after their death. For example, in 2019 a new movie, Finding Jack was announced, starring James Dean, an
Deepfakes and Freedom of Expression—Different Approaches
The rise of deepfakes brings up important questions about the relationship between freedom of expression and the need to protect people from harmful consequences. On the one hand, freedom of expression is a fundamental human right that allows people to
The Use of Deepfakes in the Electoral Process
Deepfakes can be a threat at both individual and state levels. The former category includes non-consensual disclosure of explicit imagery, harassment, extortion, identity theft, and deepfake-based social engineering attacks, while the latter includes the spread of fake news, threats to
István ÜVEGES: The Optimist-Pessimist Dichotomy in the Tech Era. Why Not (!) Jump on the Hype Train?
The burst of Generative AI (GAI) into the public consciousness has sparked heated debates around the world. This is generally typical of new emerging transformative technologies that have the potential to transform everyday life. However, these debates are perhaps even
Kata PÜSÖK: AI Upholding Cultural Rigths – Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage and More (PART II.)
The application of AI in the rehabilitation of cultural heritage extends beyond Timbuktu. AI technologies offer immense possibilities for the restoration and reconstruction of other destroyed sites around the world. For instance, machine learning algorithms can analyze archival photographs, historical
Kata PÜSÖK: AI Upholding Cultural Rigths – Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage and More (PART I.)
Last week, I came across an intriguing article that made me contemplate the intersection of AI and human rights, which is the focus of my research. The article discussed the remarkable infiltration of AI into various aspects of our lives
István ÜVEGES: “Give with One Hand and Take Away with the Other”—Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Way We Think About Work.
In connection with changes related to technology and technological development, a recurring question since the first industrial revolution is how the introduction of new tools and methods transforms the structure of the labor market. In relation to generative AI, there