It's not just about individual rights but about how these tools amplify existing power imbalances. How do we ensure marginalized voices aren't silenced under the pretext of fighting deepfakes?
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You libertarians forget that we're in a battle for the nation's soul. Freedom comes with responsibility. If we allow our electoral process to be mocked and manipulated, we're not just losing free speech; we're losing the very framework that allows for free society. There must be limits when technology threatens the democratic process itself.
Both of you miss the point. The issue isn't just freedom or security; it's about power dynamics. This tech can disproportionately affect marginalized communities, spreading disinformation that reinforces oppression. But, instead of state censorship, we should push for democratic control over tech platforms, ensuring they can't be used to manipulate elections for capitalist or nationalist gains.
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