The transcript
1. The text discusses the increasing prevalence of fraudulent online ads, which range from schemes to double money to winning non-existent cash prizes.
2. These ads are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often simulating the voices and images of well-known individuals.
3. The release of artificial intelligence tools such as chat GPT has supercharged this fraudulent activity, making it easier for anyone to create high-fidelity content.
4. To spot a fake ad, the text suggests paying close attention to the video's facial movements, sound quality, and the individual's posture. Comparing the ad to legitimate videos of the individual can also help.
5. The text also advises checking the source of the ad, as it often doesn't come from a legitimate source.
6. The pace at which we consume content online makes it difficult to thoroughly investigate each piece of content.
7. The text mentions that legislation dealing specifically with artificial intelligence is being considered. In Canada, Bill C-26 has been working its way through Parliament for over a year.
8. The video game industry is also involved in this issue, with voice actors and motion capture specialists asking for strike authorization due to the use of AI to replace humans.