AI audio is a technology that allows users to create realistic-sounding voice clips from text or other audio sources. It can be used for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, accessibility, and more. However, it can also be misused to spread misinformation, manipulate opinions, and impersonate others.
One of the platforms where AI audio is becoming popular is TikTok, the social media app that lets users create and share short videos. TikTok has a feature called “Voice Effects” that allows users to change their voice in various ways, such as adding echo, distortion, or pitch. Some of these effects are powered by AI audio technology, which can generate realistic-sounding voices from text or other audio sources.
However, some TikTok users are abusing this feature to create and share deepfakes, which are videos that use AI to replace the face or voice of a person with another. For example, some users have created videos that appear to show celebrities or politicians saying or doing things that they never did. These videos can be used to spread misinformation, influence public opinion, or damage the reputation of the target.
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According to a report by The Verge, some of the deepfake videos on TikTok have been viewed millions of times, and some have even gone viral on other platforms. The report also states that TikTok does not have a clear policy on how to deal with deepfake videos, and that its moderation system is not effective enough to detect and remove them.
The problem of AI audio on TikTok is not only a technical one, but also a social and ethical one. It raises questions about the responsibility of the platform, the creators, and the viewers of these videos. How can TikTok prevent the misuse of AI audio and protect its users from misinformation? How can creators use AI audio in a responsible and ethical way? How can viewers verify the authenticity and credibility of the videos they watch?
These are some of the questions that need to be addressed as AI audio becomes more accessible and widespread. AI audio is a powerful tool that can be used for good or evil. It is up to us to use it wisely and responsibly.
THORswap resumes with updated terms to exclude users from sanctioned countries.
THORswap, the leading decentralized exchange on the THORChain network, has announced that it will resume its operations after a temporary suspension due to a security breach. The exchange has also updated its terms and conditions to exclude users from countries that are subject to sanctions by the United States, the European Union, or the United Nations.
The exchange stated that the decision to exclude sanctioned users was made to comply with the regulatory requirements of its liquidity providers and partners, and to ensure the safety and security of its platform and users. The exchange added that it will implement a KYC (know your customer) process to verify the identity and location of its users, and that it will block any transactions from or to sanctioned jurisdictions.
THORswap apologized for any inconvenience caused by the suspension and the updated terms and thanked its users for their patience and support. The exchange also assured its users that it has taken all the necessary measures to prevent any future attacks, and that it will continue to provide a fast, secure, and decentralized trading experience for its users.
THORswap is one of the most popular decentralized exchanges on the THORChain network, which allows cross-chain swaps between different cryptocurrencies without intermediaries. THORswap leverages the power of THORChain’s native token, RUNE, to provide liquidity and incentives for its users. THORswap claims to offer lower fees, higher speed, and more security than centralized exchanges.