US Government is funding the University of Washington to develop an AI for the specific purpose of censoring Social Media and the internet as a whole to avoid "undesirable" opinions spreading.
Below are publicly available scans of the grant application and prototype grant approval for funding up until 2027
The use of AI for content moderation is a topic that's gaining significant attention. While the idea of curbing "undesirable" opinions may seem well-intentioned to some, it also opens up discussions about potential overreach and censorship.
It's important for governments and institutions to strike a balance between combating harmful content and preserving free speech.
If you're interested in delving deeper into the implications of AI in content moderation and its societal impacts, you might want to explore homeworkift. It offers valuable insights into the ethical and practical considerations surrounding AI's role in shaping online discourse.
Such technology can always be subverted for alternative and malevolent ends.
Exactly.
It is unfortunate but the first two potential uses of any new technology investigated are always for
Weaponization and pornography
There should be no OPEN postings, only FORUMS. Meaning that only communities like this one where proof of ID can be verified with moderations by members themselves.