The development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creation of images, videos, and other forms of content has been expanding at an unprecedented pace. While this technology holds a wealth of potential benefits, it also presents an urgent need for the establishment of proper verification measures. Such measures, like mandatory watermarks, would ensure the clear identification of AI-generated content and prevent misleading or deceptive representations online.

According to a Stanford University report, deepfakes, one prevalent form of AI-generated content, have seen a 330% increase in less than a year. Misused, this technology can distort public discourse, manipulate realities, and undermine trust in visual content. Consequently, AI-generated imagery's unlabelled proliferation could have severe societal implications.

Mandatory watermarks on all AI-generated content would allow for prompt recognition and prevent potential misuse. It would ensure transparency, uphold truth in our digital interactions, and defend the public against misinformation.

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The below is written by me, the author and creator of this petition.

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As AI has described above, it is an exceptionally useful and beneficial creation. However, I see more and more people being fooled by what is real and what isn't or using AI as a shortcut for using your own knowledge.

There should be protections in place, to tell us when something has been created with AI. Not because it isn't valuable, or wrong, but because people deserve to keep appreciating an amazing artwork by an artist or look at photos of others living their happy and enjoyable lives know they are real people who walked this earth. Everything I look at now, I question whether it is an image generated or if it is something that truly existed in the world. I can tell the difference most of the time, but a lot of others cannot.

Misinformation is everywhere, we all must accept this, but if we can understand with confidence what is and isn't real, it will allow us to have more understanding but also consent to what we consume. 

Act today to promote honesty in AI creation and usage. Please sign this petition and encourage responsible AI consumption. 

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