Anthropomimetic AI debate: researcher backs strict watermarking rules like California SB1050
dioscuri · x · 2026-10-03
- Anil Seth and dioscuri debate anthropomimetic AI. Seth argues the core issue isn't anthropomimetic AI per se, but building avatars empirically indistinguishable from real humans with video and audio — for which he sees no legitimate motivation.
- dioscuri counters that the broader concern is anthropomimesis, and he sees clear legitimate use cases for "anthropo-equivalent" AI: video-mode conversations, film VFX, business services, training, entertainment and gaming.
- Both agree misuse potential is considerable, even in legitimate commercial uses. dioscuri endorses strict watermarking and disclosure regulation, citing California's recent SB1050.
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