Recently, artificial intelligence has been used to create fake videos that can mislead people. One such incident involved a couple from Malaysia who believed in the existence of a non-existent cable car.
AI and Fake Videos
A recent incident involving a couple from Malaysia illustrates how artificial intelligence creates fake videos that mislead people. The couple watched a video about the Kuak Skyride and decided to travel. However, upon arriving at the site, they discovered only a small town and locals unaware of such a cable car. 'Why do they do this to people?' the elderly woman asked, realizing that her dream was based on a fabricated reality created by AI, specifically a tool developed by Google.
Rise of Deepfake Attacks
Statistics indicate a significant increase in the use of deepfake technologies in fraud. Over the past three years, the percentage of such attacks has risen from 0.1% to 6.5% of all fraud cases. This invariably leads to real consequences for victims, as demonstrated by the example of an 82-year-old retiree who lost all his savings after watching a deepfake video featuring Elon Musk promoting an investment scheme. "It was him in the video," Beauchamp noted.
Impact on Tourism and Society
Tourism has long been influenced by artificially created reality, particularly through social media. People are now visiting famous places primarily to take photographs for Instagram. UNESCO raises alarm, stating that travelers visit iconic landmarks primarily for content creation rather than cultural immersion.
The case of the Malaysian couple underscores the need for critical thinking regarding the information we receive in the digital age. Artificial intelligence continues to complicate the ability to distinguish the real from the fake, requiring greater vigilance from individuals.
