Even without watching science films, it can be understood that the development of technology can be as dangerous as it is beneficial. From the 20th century till now, technology has made human life easier and this is the reason why technological investment is constantly increasing all over the world. But its other aspect is that if it is misused, it can become a threat to our privacy, freedom and civil rights. Let us know about such technologies which can become a cause of concern in the future.
Facial Recognition
This facial recognition technology is very useful in terms of security in many places but it can also be easily misused. For example, in china this technology is used to monitor and control the Muslim community. In countries like russia also, cameras installed on the streets are engaged in identifying "special people". This technology collects our biometric information such as face, fingerprints and gestures. But the concern increases when these data are used for illegal or improper purposes.
Smart Drones
Drones were earlier used as a hobby for entertainment and photography. But now smart drones are being used in the battlefield, which can take decisions on their own and carry out the mission. Although these drones bring speed and efficiency in military operations, but if there is a technical glitch, they can also target innocent people. In such a situation, this technology can become a serious threat during war.
AI Cloning and Deepfake
With the help of AI, it has now become very easy to imitate a person's voice. By taking only a few seconds of voice or some pictures, AI can create a video that looks real. In Deepfake technology, machine learning and face mapping are used to create videos in which a person is seen saying things that he never said. This technology can prove to be very dangerous in fraud, blackmailing and spreading rumors.
Fake news Bots
AI systems like GROVER can create a completely false news by reading only a headline. Organizations like OpenAI have created such bots that can create news that looks like real ones. However, their code has not been made public so that it is not misused. But if this technology goes into the wrong hands, it can become a threat to democracy and social stability..jpg)
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