5 things about AI you may have missed today: CJI on AI, Comic-con protest against AI and more

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Artificial intelligence has refused to fade away into the background for months and it does not look like it will do so in anytime soon, judging by the reactions it has elicited today too. Chief Justice of India (CJI) has warned against misuse of tech, social media, and AI for harmful purposes; Income Tax Department is using AI to combat tax fraud among salaried employees; Hollywood extras say they are at risk of AI technology createing their digital clones- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has warned against misuse of technology, social media, and AI. He emphasises the importance of human values and individual privacy, urging for roll out of safeguards to prevent misuse. While technology facilitates communication, it has also led to online abuse and trolling. AI, too, has the potential for threats and bullying. Addressing IIT Madras graduates, he stresses the need to curb these issues and ensure technology promotes reliable use without breaching personal liberty.

The Income Tax (I-T) department is using AI software to crack down on tax fraud by salaried employees. False rent receipts, fake donations, and exaggerated claims against loans are among the unethical methods used to evade taxes. The I-T department has served notices to many professionals, demanding explanations and evidence for such claims. Individuals with a salary above ₹50 lakh can be reassessed within ten years, while those with a lower bracket can be reassessed within eight years. The department is also focused on claims related to charity and political donations.

Advancements in generative AI are enabling digital clones, raising concerns about Hollywood extras' future. The technology, which