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Santiago Oría, a key advisor to Argentine President Javier Milei, was deceived by a hyperrealistic AI-generated political influencer, believing her to be real. The incident, highlighted by The New York Times, underscores the risks of unregulated AI use and the potential for misinformation in Argentina's current regulatory environment.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (the hyperrealistic AI-generated avatar) is involved, and its use led to deception of a political advisor. Although no direct harm has occurred, the article emphasizes the potential for harm through misinformation and manipulation in the absence of regulation. This aligns with the definition of an AI Hazard, as the development and use of AI-generated avatars without oversight could plausibly lead to incidents of harm such as misinformation campaigns or political manipulation. The article's main focus is on the potential risks and regulatory stance rather than a realized harm, so it is not an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because it is not primarily about responses or updates to prior incidents, nor is it Beneficial Use or Unrelated.[AI generated]