This article discusses the unprecedented use of an AI-generated deepfake video of deceased victim Christopher Pelkey in court, where it was presented at his killer's sentencing. Pelkey's family prepared the script, which artificially recreated his voice and likeness, raising ethical issues around hearsay and judicial impartiality. The judge's decision to impose a longer sentence seemed influenced by the emotional impact of the deepfake, highlighting potential biases introduced by such technology. The court's reaction indicates a significant concern regarding the integration of AI in legal settings, where witness credibility must be preserved.
"I believe in forgiveness, and a God who forgives. I always have, and I still do." This heartfelt sentiment was delivered by a deepfake of Christopher Pelkey, intending to impact judicial proceedings.
Judges give themselves a lot more credit for being immune to prejudicial testimony than they probably deserve. They're human, not robots, like the witnesses apparently.
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