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AI is NO JOKE and you should be worried...

After seeing what appeared to be "shallow-fake" videos of someone appearing as me, but with their face obscured in the most convenient ways or overly pixelated to mask the sloppy editing, it occurred to me that deepfakes are a real threat even to the average person. Why do I say this? Because I have used AI to generate music videos, and I've seen how easy it is to use these technologies. I can say firsthand that if someone were to have malicious intent, this can be used to cause immense harm—especially in a society like Barbados where most of the population just believes everything they see and hear, to the point where they become hostile based on fake news. And don't get me started on the lack of legislation regarding deepfakes, despite the issue of high fake evidence risk. Fake evidence refers to any material or information that is deliberately altered, fabricated, or falsely represented as factual in order to influence the outcome of an investigation, decision-making process, or public perception. Informal investigations are among the most vulnerable points of entry for fake evidence. By their very nature, these investigations are typically unregulated, off-the-record, and often reliant on unofficial sources. As such, they tend to lack the evidentiary standards, documentation protocols, and oversight mechanisms that formal investigations are expected to uphold. Fake evidence may enter these processes through: • Anonymous community tips: These are often based on subjective observations or motivated by personal bias, especially in community policing initiatives where informal surveillance is encouraged. • Unofficial or unverified digital submissions: Voice notes, photographs, or video clips circulated through social media or messaging platforms are sometimes accepted as credible leads without adequate verification. • Predetermined suspicion: When a person is already viewed as a "person of interest," fake evidence may be used—consciously or unconsciously—to confirm pre-existing assumptions rather than prompt objective inquiry. In these contexts, the subject of the investigation may not be aware that an investigation is even taking place, nor given the opportunity to dispute or verify the claims being made against them. This further limits the possibility of detecting and challenging false evidence before it escalates. The most direct and immediate harm falls on individuals who are wrongfully implicated by fake evidence. These individuals may face a range of consequences regardless of whether the evidence is eventually discredited: • Loss of liberty: A person may be arrested, detained, or even convicted on the basis of falsified material, especially if it appears credible or aligns with existing suspicion. • Reputational damage: Even without a formal charge or conviction, the mere suggestion of wrongdoing—especially if spread via community policing or informal channels—can severely impact an individual’s social standing, employability, and mental health. • Psychological harm: Individuals may experience heightened stress, anxiety, and fear, particularly when they are not informed of the evidence being used or the basis for increased scrutiny. • Retaliation and targeted harassment: When fake evidence leads to a person being labelled a “threat” or “suspect,” it may incite community-based pressure or even vigilantism, particularly in jurisdictions where informal policing is encouraged. The integrity of the justice system is heavily reliant on the legitimacy and authenticity of the evidence it processes. The introduction of fake evidence undermines this foundation and contributes to institutional failures: • Misallocation of resources: Time, personnel, and public funds may be wasted pursuing fabricated leads, especially in systems that lack efficient means of screening or validating evidence early on. • Erosion of due process: The use of manipulated or unverifiable materials can sidestep procedural safeguards, resulting in decisions that deviate from established legal norms. • Compromised case outcomes: The presence of fake evidence may contaminate otherwise valid investigations, leading to overturned convictions, mistrials, or wrongful acquittals. • Institutional mistrust: Repeated failures to detect or acknowledge fake evidence can cause the public to lose faith in the ability of law enforcement, prosecutors, or the courts to deliver justice impartially and competently.