In a world grappling with manipulated narratives, this project delves into the unsettling potential of AI-generated misinformation. Drawing upon Bahraini folklore and future-forward technology, it presents a meticulously crafted scenario where fabricated digital artifacts and simulated online interactions blur the lines between reality and fiction. This work challenges viewers to confront their own vulnerabilities in an age of weaponized information, prompting critical reflection on the nature of truth, trust, and consensus.
The world is a hyper-connected yet fractured vision of the Gulf. Gleaming skyscrapers pierce the sky, juxtaposed against ancient, crumbling wind towers. A deep-seated cultural reverence for oral tradition clashes with the pervasive influence of digital technology. The inhabitants, fluent in both ancient dialects and digital languages. They navigate a landscape where authenticity is constantly questioned, fostering a climate of both heightened skepticism and reliance on emerging decentralized verification systems.
This project probes the very real threat of AI-powered misinformation impacting global stability. Viewers should be very concerned about current deepfake technology, the erosion of trust and to promote media literacy. Reflect on where you source information, and what safeguards will protect us from manipulated narratives.
Al-Haddad draws from Bahraini folklore and science fiction, inspired by the rapid modernization of the Gulf region. The tension between tradition and technology fuels their work. This project meticulously builds a world from that with relevant STEEP factors, crafting synthetic media artifacts like news reports, legal documents and online interactions, using the 'jurisprudential fabulism' style. The design offers a unsettling glimpse into the future of misinformation leveraging advanced tech.
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2024: Increasing reports of sophisticated deepfakes targeting political figures surface globally.
2025: First major international incident triggered by a deepfake impersonating a world leader.
2026: Development of 'Source Chain' as a decentralized verification system gains momentum.
2027: Adoption of 'Source Chain' by several Gulf nations amidst rising regional tensions, fueled by a sophisticated deepfakes.
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