AI Version of Parkland Victim Used in Gun Control Interview Sparks Public Backlash
Main Idea
An AI-generated avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, was used in a digital campaign for gun reform, created in collaboration with his parents and advocacy group Change the Ref.
Key Points
1. The AI-generated avatar of Joaquin Oliver appeared in an interview published by former CNN reporter Jim Acosta as part of a gun reform campaign.
2. The video was released on what would have been Joaquin’s 25th birthday, featuring responses generated from his past writings.
3. Oliver was one of 17 victims killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
4. Change the Ref had previously used AI in a 2024 campaign called “The Shotline,” which included messages from victims delivered using synthesized voices.
5. The use of AI in advocacy highlights efforts to preserve victims' memories and push for policy changes.
Description
A digitally generated avatar of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver appeared on Jim Acosta’s show, prompting debate over the ethical use of AI.
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