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Journal of Defence & Policy Analysis Volume 02, Issue 02, December 2023

The Post-COVID

This era can be aptly characterized as the Oppenheimer moment of Artificial In-
telligence (AI). This analogy draws parallels with the historical context of J. Rob-
ert Oppenheimer, who, despite recognizing the minimal probability of a chain re-
action resulting in catastrophic consequences during the Trinity Test, proceeded
due to the exigency of finding a solution to the challenges posed by World War II.
In the instance analogous to Satya Nadella’s stewardship of Microsoft, the inte-
gration of ChatGPT into the company marked a pivotal juncture reminiscent
of an Oppenheimer moment. Unlike other entities, such as Google and various
organizations, Microsoft pursued artificial intelligence capabilities judiciously,
cognizant of the potential adverse ramifications for humanity.

Many might posit that humanity, as the creator of artificial intelligence, inher-
ently possesses mastery over it. However, a retrospective examination of the pre-
ceding year’s AI landscape unveils disquieting developments. The proliferation
of deep fakes, emanating from diverse sources such as text, images, videos, voice,
and even real-time applications, underscores the formidable challenges posed by
the evolving capabilities of this technology.

The education and discussion regarding deep fakes is very important not just at
the state level or the institutional level but at the family level.

Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
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