Former Wallaby David Pocock calls out VERY troubling issue with government 'announcement' on gambling ads
Video released appearing to show Prime Minister Anthony Albanese It featured a dramatic announcement about advertising on gambling Rugby star turned ACT Senator reveals why video is dangerous
Former Wallaby David Pocock has released an alarming video on gambling in advertising to highlight a very dangerous practice heading into the next Federal election.The former Super Rugby and Australian flanker is now an Independent Senator for the ACT and released a video that seemingly shows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing a ban on gambling advertising.'What I'm focused on is making a difference and so today, following extensive consultation, I can confirm that my government will be introducing legislation into the parliament,' a realistic looking Albanese fake says to the camera. 'That will see a three year, phased in, complete ban on all forms of gambling advertising, digital and on TV, to protect the next generation of Australians,' The problem is, the video is completely fake and was created using generative AI. Former Wallaby turned ACT Senator had the video made using generative AI It shows what looks to be Prime Minister Anthony Albanese banning advertising on gamblingPocock had the video made to highlight the dangers of generative AI and deep fakes ahead of the next Federal election, calling for legislation banning its use in Australia.'That video is fake and there are currently no laws against making videos like that,' Pocock said.'I'm concerned we're not seeing the urgency required to protect our democracy from generative AI.'I got these videos made to push the parliament to take some action before the next election.'If you want our democracy protected from the use of generative AI, please sign the petition below or in my bio.' Pocock had the video made in a bid to have generative AI banned before the next Federal election to prevent misinformation spreading Followers of the former rugby star have agreed that deep fakes need to be bannedPocock's followers were shocked by the footage, which many believed was real until they read the caption.'I thought it was real and was excited. That just goes to show how with at the knowledge of if something is real or not, how easily anyone can be influenced.' one posted.'We all need to flood social media with embarrassing government AI clips till maybe they get the point,' suggested another.'People who don't research anything would believe this to be true,' added another.Some even believed the clip was real, despite Pocock saying it was fake in the video and in the caption.Several companies including JPMorgan Chase, Northrup Grumman, Apple, Verizon, and Spotify had already banned the use of generative AI internally.Some countries including Italy and war-torn Ukraine have also banned generative AI.
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Former Wallaby David Pocock calls out VERY troubling issue with government 'announcement' on gambling ads
