Discover the AI-generated character that critiques Trump and Musk and the ethical debates it sparked. How AI blurs reality and fiction.
Hong Kong philosopher Jianwei Shun, known for his outspoken criticisms of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, was actually a fictional character created by Italian publisher Andrea Colamedici using AI language models like ChatGPT and Claude. Shun, introduced as the author of a book called ‘Hypnocracy’, scrutinized modern powers for relying on empty promises and complex language. However, upon revealing that the real author behind this work is a robot, serious discussions on the ethics of AI-generated political content and potential violations of EU laws have emerged. This scandal illustrates how AI can blur the line between reality and imagination.
