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Oh My God, TAKE IT DOWN Kills Parody
Donald Trump is a notorious media bully. He uses lawsuits, executive power, and political pressure to punish critics and bend institutions to his will. Disney, Meta, and Paramount have since paid o…
On the other hand, we might wonder whether Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, would so willingly adopt AI given the controversy surrounding its use in the entertainment industry (though we know now that they are quite enthusiastic about it). So, unlike overtly partisan media, South Park holds a rare cultural position in that it can potentially speak directly to groups adjacent to the MAGA movement without preaching, pandering, or being immediately dismissed. But their case also serves as a useful illustration of what happens when AI regulations, especially those targeting deepfakes, are crafted without any real regard for the lawful, valuable, and politically vital speech that will inevitably get caught in the dragnet.
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