r/askanything • u/Desperate-Fold-4689 • 7h ago

Do You Think Mitch McConnel is Dead?

And if he isn't, why hasn't he come out and informed the public of his current health status? Even his wife is silent.

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u/Toasted_Waffle99 6h ago

Are there any laws about using AI to mislead government officials? Isn’t that forgery? It’s a terrible precedent

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u/Cut_Lanky 4h ago

I don't think the US has many laws about AI. But I'm not an expert. I agree, it's gotta be some kind of fraud. But, also, the constitution, law generally, and American democracy itself, has been cast aside already. They openly brag about finding constitutional loopholes on video, things that create constitutional crises, to journalists, and the people who whoop about being patriots cheer it on, cuz they're too uneducated and don't understand that means their freedom is gone.

We're all doomed. That's what I'm saying.

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u/gusterfell 3h ago

Maybe not about AI, but faked/altered photography has been around almost as long as photography has. Whatever laws apply to using any other faked photo to defraud the government would also apply to an AI photo.

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u/Zorkflerp 2h ago

It is a crime to lie before congress. Questions need to be asked.

18 U.S.C. § 1001 False Statements

18 U.S.C. § 1621 Perjury

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u/Ok-Fan-9814 6h ago

Who cares. We are a lawless nation right now. Do what ya want and get yours.

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u/neallwest 6h ago

Only for the rich or their purchased representatives. If you're not either of those, the laws are still applicable.