- BBC Question Time aired a special episode on AI, featuring a panel composed of AI-generated historical figures.
- Host Fiona Bruce introduced AI versions of Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Frida Kahlo, and Emmeline Pankhurst to discuss the expanding technology.
- The BBC explained its decision to include the AI panel was to demonstrate the “hyper-real and persuasive” nature of AI-created images.
- The AI panel segment was subsequently replaced by real experts from the technology sector.
- Viewers reacted with confusion and criticism, with some describing the segment as “slop” and questioning the ethical use of generative AI.
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