5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI speaks on AI, Nicholas Cage on deepfakes, and more

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At a time when Black Friday weekend is the buzz of town, artificial intelligence still manages to capture eyeballs with some interesting developments. In the first news, the Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud spoke on AI at a virtual conference today, highlighting the problem of ethical treatment of AI. In other news, Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage spoke about deepfakes in movies, where actors' likenesses can be used to make movies without needing their physical presence, and called it a ‘nightmare'. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

As per PTI, During the 36th 'LAWASIA' conference, the CJI addressed the plenary session virtually, focusing on the theme "Identity, the Individual and the State - New Paths to Liberty." The Chief Justice emphasized the concept of liberty, quoting "Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins." He delved into the challenges posed by AI in the digital age, highlighting the complex relationship between AI and personhood. Reflecting on the ethical treatment of AI technologies, he raised questions about whether all beings, including human-like robots, should be entitled to personhood and citizenship based on their identity.

In an interview with Wired, Cage spoke about his dislike for his deepfakes and AI-generated versions to feature in movies even after his death. He said, “First: I have no control over what they're doing with my likeness. Second: Where's the heart? I really believe that people are going to know that there's no heartbeat in those eyes. There's no heartbeat in that voice. There's no heartbeat in that sound and movement. It's not natural, it's a robot, and I think that is very scary”.

Research from Virginia Tech University revealed that