Manjeet Rege, a Data Science Professor at the University of St. Thomas, has created fake videos on his cell phone that appear to show him speaking in Chinese, French, and Hindi, despite not being fluent in any of those languages. Rege emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's technology and power, as what we see may not always be authentic. In response to the growing demand for AI specialists, the University of St. Thomas plans to introduce a master's degree course in artificial intelligence that focuses not only on the technological aspects but also on ethical deployment.

Brian Halbach, the owner of a cybersecurity firm called 'Good Guy Hackers, ' highlights the need for AI experts in companies to safeguard intellectual property and detect vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Concerns about bad actors and deep fakes have prompted discussions about regulation and legislation, with the White House calling for stricter enforcement by social media platforms. Minnesota has already implemented a deepfake law that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of sexual deepfake images and the use of deepfakes to interfere in elections. Rege and Halbach both believe that AI education, including a focus on ethical use, can contribute to addressing these challenges and promoting responsible AI research.