AI clones made from user data pose uncanny risks
Personal data can be used to create an AI that can mimic a user’s behaviour. (Shutterstock) Dongwook Yoon, University of...
Personal data can be used to create an AI that can mimic a user’s behaviour. (Shutterstock) Dongwook Yoon, University of...
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