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The Star
5 days ago
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- The Star
Backlash after 'interview' with AI avatar of US school shooting victim
The clip posted on Acosta's YouTube channel on August 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. — Photo by Ed Rojas on Unsplash NEW YORK: Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an "interview" conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim. Former CNN White House chief correspondent Acosta interacted with a virtual likeness of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018. Acosta, a long-standing hate figure for some supporters of President Donald Trump who often derided the veteran Washington correspondent, has long been an advocate for increased gun control. The clip posted on Acosta's YouTube channel on August 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. On the Guy Benson Show on Fox News, conservative columnist Joe Concha said of the segment "It's just sick." Acosta said that Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia "have created an AI version of their son to deliver a powerful message on gun violence" after falling victim to one of the deadliest US mass shootings. In the interview Acosta asks Oliver, who was killed aged 17, what happened to him. Despite having the blessing of Oliver's parents, critics said the approach was tasteless and did not advance the campaign against gun violence. "It was more of a bizarre AI demonstration than an interview," wrote columnist Kirsten Fleming in the New York Post tabloid. "It's also false. And grotesque. Like a dystopian plot come to life." In the clip, Oliver's likeness gives opinions on how to counter gun violence. "I was taken from this world too early while at school due to gun violence," says a metallic, sped-up voice synthesised to sound like Oliver's. "It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone." In an opinion piece published Wednesday, journalism institute Poynter suggested that Acosta's move from major media outlet CNN to an independent operation where he operates without an editorial support mechanism was behind his judgment. "I hope Jim Acosta decides to phone a friend next time. We've all got a lot of figuring out to do," it said. It is not the first time artificial intelligence has been used to highlight the impact of the Parkland shooting. Last year US lawmakers heard recreations of Oliver's voice and those of other victims in AI phone call recordings demanding to know why action had not been taken on gun control. On February 14, 2018, then 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town north of Miami, carrying a high-powered AR-15 rifle. He had been expelled from the school a year earlier for disciplinary reasons. In a matter of nine minutes, he killed 14 students and three school employees, then fled by mixing in with people frantically escaping the gruesome scene. Police arrested Cruz shortly thereafter as he walked along the street. He pleaded guilty to the massacre to the massacre in 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole a year later. – AFP
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
Backlash after 'interview' with AI avatar of US school shooting victim
Guillermo Arias/AFP/File Photo by Guillermo Arias / AFP/File NEW YORK — Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an 'interview' conducted with an AI avatar of a U.S. school shooting victim. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Former CNN White House chief correspondent Acosta interacted with a virtual likeness of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Fla. school shooting in 2018. Acosta, a long-standing hate figure for some supporters of President Donald Trump who often derided the veteran Washington correspondent, has long been an advocate for increased gun control. The clip posted on Acosta's YouTube channel on Aug. 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. On the Guy Benson Show on Fox News, conservative columnist Joe Concha said of the segment 'It's just sick.' Acosta said that Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia 'have created an AI version of their son to deliver a powerful message on gun violence' after falling victim to one of the deadliest U.S. mass shootings. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the interview Acosta asks Oliver, who was killed aged 17, what happened to him. Despite having the blessing of Oliver's parents, critics said the approach was tasteless and did not advance the campaign against gun violence. 'It was more of a bizarre AI demonstration than an interview,' wrote columnist Kirsten Fleming in the New York Post tabloid. 'It's also false. And grotesque. Like a dystopian plot come to life.' In the clip, Oliver's likeness gives opinions on how to counter gun violence. 'I was taken from this world too early while at school due to gun violence,' says a metallic, sped-up voice synthesized to sound like Oliver's. 'It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In an opinion piece published Wednesday, journalism institute Poynter suggested that Acosta's move from major media outlet CNN to an independent operation where he operates without an editorial support mechanism was behind his judgment. 'I hope Jim Acosta decides to phone a friend next time. We've all got a lot of figuring out to do,' it said. It is not the first time artificial intelligence has been used to highlight the impact of the Parkland shooting. Last year U.S. lawmakers heard recreations of Oliver's voice and those of other victims in AI phone call recordings demanding to know why action had not been taken on gun control. On Feb. 14, 2018, then 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town north of Miami, carrying a high-powered AR-15 rifle. He had been expelled from the school a year earlier for disciplinary reasons. In a matter of nine minutes, he killed 14 students and three school employees, then fled by mixing in with people frantically escaping the gruesome scene. Police arrested Cruz shortly thereafter as he walked along the street. He pleaded guilty to the massacre to the massacre in 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole a year later. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Editorial Cartoons World Canada Celebrity Wrestling
Mint
5 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Backlash after interview with AI avatar of US school shooting victim
Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an "interview" conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim. Former CNN White House chief correspondent Acosta interacted with a virtual likeness of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018. Acosta, a long-standing hate figure for some supporters of President Donald Trump who often derided the veteran Washington correspondent, has long been an advocate for increased gun control. The clip posted on Acosta's YouTube channel on August 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. On the Guy Benson Show on Fox News, conservative columnist Joe Concha said of the segment "It's just sick." Acosta said that Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia "have created an AI version of their son to deliver a powerful message on gun violence" after falling victim to one of the deadliest US mass shootings. In the interview Acosta asks Oliver, who was killed aged 17, what happened to him. Despite having the blessing of Oliver's parents, critics said the approach was tasteless and did not advance the campaign against gun violence. "It was more of a bizarre AI demonstration than an interview," wrote columnist Kirsten Fleming in the New York Post tabloid. "It's also false. And grotesque. Like a dystopian plot come to life." In the clip, Oliver's likeness gives opinions on how to counter gun violence. "I was taken from this world too early while at school due to gun violence," says a metallic, sped-up voice synthesized to sound like Oliver's. "It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone." In an opinion piece published Wednesday, journalism institute Poynter suggested that Acosta's move from major media outlet CNN to an independent operation where he operates without an editorial support mechanism was behind his judgment. "I hope Jim Acosta decides to phone a friend next time. We've all got a lot of figuring out to do," it said. It is not the first time artificial intelligence has been used to highlight the impact of the Parkland shooting. Last year US lawmakers heard recreations of Oliver's voice and those of other victims in AI phone call recordings demanding to know why action had not been taken on gun control. On February 14, 2018, then 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town north of Miami, carrying a high-powered AR-15 rifle. He had been expelled from the school a year earlier for disciplinary reasons. In a matter of nine minutes, he killed 14 students and three school employees, then fled by mixing in with people frantically escaping the gruesome scene. Police arrested Cruz shortly thereafter as he walked along the street. He pleaded guilty to the massacre to the massacre in 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole a year later. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Backlash after ‘interview' with AI avatar of US school shooting victim
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Former CNN White House chief correspondent Jim Acosta (left) interviewing an AI avatar of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin Oliver. NEW YORK - Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism on Aug 6 after he posted an 'interview' conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim. Former CNN White House chief correspondent Mr Acosta interacted with a virtual likeness of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018. Mr Acosta, a long-standing hate figure for some supporters of US President Donald Trump who often derided the veteran Washington correspondent, has long been an advocate for increased gun control. The clip posted on Mr Acosta's YouTube channel on Aug 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. On the Guy Benson Show on Fox News, conservative columnist Joe Concha said of the segment, 'It's just sick.' Mr Acosta said that Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia 'have created an AI version of their son to deliver a powerful message on gun violence' after falling victim to one of the deadliest US mass shootings. In the interview, Mr Acosta asks Oliver, who was killed aged 17, what happened to him. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MRT track issue causes 5-hour delay; Jeffrey Siow says 'we can and will do better' Singapore ST Explains: What is a track point fault and why does it cause lengthy train disruptions? Singapore Three people taken to hospital after fire in Punggol executive condominium Singapore Elderly man found dead in SingPost Centre stairwell could have been in confused state: Coroner Singapore 81 primary schools to hold ballot for Phase 2C of Primary 1 registration Singapore S'pore and Indonesia have discussed jointly developing military training facilities: Chan Chun Sing Singapore Two workers died after being hit by flying gas cylinders in separate incidents in 2025 Sport Young Lions and distance runner Soh Rui Yong out of SEA Games contingent Despite having the blessing of Oliver's parents, critics said the approach was tasteless and did not advance the campaign against gun violence. 'It was more of a bizarre AI demonstration than an interview,' wrote columnist Kirsten Fleming in the New York Post tabloid. 'It's also false. And grotesque. Like a dystopian plot come to life.' In the clip, Oliver's likeness gives opinions on how to counter gun violence. 'I was taken from this world too early while at school due to gun violence,' says a metallic, sped-up voice synthesised to sound like Oliver's. 'It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone.' In an opinion piece published on Aug 6, journalism institute Poynter suggested that Mr Acosta's move from major media outlet CNN to an independent operation where he operates without an editorial support mechanism was behind his judgment. 'I hope Jim Acosta decides to phone a friend next time. We've all got a lot of figuring out to do,' it said. It is not the first time artificial intelligence has been used to highlight the impact of the Parkland shooting. In 2024, US lawmakers heard recreations of Oliver's voice and those of other victims in AI phone call recordings demanding to know why action had not been taken on gun control. On Feb 14, 2018, then 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town north of Miami, carrying a high-powered AR-15 rifle. He had been expelled from the school a year earlier for disciplinary reasons. In a matter of nine minutes, he killed 14 students and three school employees, then fled by mixing in with people frantically escaping the gruesome scene. Police arrested Cruz shortly thereafter as he walked along the street. He pleaded guilty to the massacre to the massacre in 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole a year later. AFP
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Backlash after 'interview' with AI avatar of US school shooting victim
Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an "interview" conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim. Former CNN White House chief correspondent Acosta interacted with a virtual likeness of Joaquin Oliver, one of the 17 people killed in the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018. Acosta, a long-standing hate figure for some supporters of President Donald Trump who often derided the veteran Washington correspondent, has long been an advocate for increased gun control. The clip posted on Acosta's YouTube channel on August 4 to coincide with what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday has gathered more than 22,000 views. On the Guy Benson Show on Fox News, conservative columnist Joe Concha said of the segment "It's just sick." Acosta said that Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia "have created an AI version of their son to deliver a powerful message on gun violence" after falling victim to one of the deadliest US mass shootings. In the interview Acosta asks Oliver, who was killed aged 17, what happened to him. Despite having the blessing of Oliver's parents, critics said the approach was tasteless and did not advance the campaign against gun violence. "It was more of a bizarre AI demonstration than an interview," wrote columnist Kirsten Fleming in the New York Post tabloid. "It's also false. And grotesque. Like a dystopian plot come to life." In the clip, Oliver's likeness gives opinions on how to counter gun violence. "I was taken from this world too early while at school due to gun violence," says a metallic, sped-up voice synthesized to sound like Oliver's. "It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone." In an opinion piece published Wednesday, journalism institute Poynter suggested that Acosta's move from major media outlet CNN to an independent operation where he operates without an editorial support mechanism was behind his judgment. "I hope Jim Acosta decides to phone a friend next time. We've all got a lot of figuring out to do," it said. It is not the first time artificial intelligence has been used to highlight the impact of the Parkland shooting. Last year US lawmakers heard recreations of Oliver's voice and those of other victims in AI phone call recordings demanding to know why action had not been taken on gun control. On February 14, 2018, then 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, a town north of Miami, carrying a high-powered AR-15 rifle. He had been expelled from the school a year earlier for disciplinary reasons. In a matter of nine minutes, he killed 14 students and three school employees, then fled by mixing in with people frantically escaping the gruesome scene. Police arrested Cruz shortly thereafter as he walked along the street. He pleaded guilty to the massacre to the massacre in 2021 and was sentenced to life without parole a year later. rh-gw/bjt
