TikTok Hosts AI-Generated English-Language Hitler Speeches with Millions of Views

April 7, 2024

AI-generated English-language speeches by Adolf Hitler, often misleadingly translated and paired with memes glorifying the dictator, have been found on TikTok. Despite violating the platform's hate speech policies, these clips amass millions of views. Although some content has been removed, multiple accounts continue to post similar videos. This incident underscores the need for robust governance of AI content and the importance of promoting trustworthy AI practices. For those interested in shaping safer and more secure AI ecosystems, JOIN US to learn how you can contribute to the HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) efforts.

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Alleged developer: unknown-deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties: tiktok-users

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