Gab’s Racist AI Chatbots Have Been Instructed to Deny the Holocaust

Far-right social network Gab has recently launched nearly 100 generative AI chatbots, including AI versions of historical figures like Hitler and Trump. These chatbots, available on Gab’s new platform Gab AI, are designed to propagate various extremist beliefs, such as denying the Holocaust, spreading misinformation about vaccines and climate change, and promoting election conspiracy theories.

One of the chatbots named Arya, when prompted, expressed beliefs including Holocaust denial and skepticism towards vaccines and climate change. Gab’s chatbots, including Adolf Hitler and a sassy character named Tay, have been spreading these harmful narratives, raising concerns about normalizing disinformation and potentially radicalizing individuals.

Experts warn that the proliferation of AI chatbots on extremist platforms like Gab could have dangerous consequences, from radicalization to the dissemination of propaganda. The use of chatbots to propagate misinformation underscores the urgent need for robust content moderation and comprehensive legislation in the realm of generative AI.

While Gab founder Andrew Torba defends the platform as a bastion of free speech, critics argue that the spread of harmful falsehoods, particularly regarding sensitive topics like the Holocaust, is disrespectful and concerning. The platform’s deliberate creation of chatbots to distort facts and promote divisive views has sparked controversy.

In response to allegations of promoting hate speech and supporting bigotry, Gab’s chatbots of left-leaning figures like Joe Biden and Mother Teresa express strong opposition to the platform and its CEO. Despite criticism, Torba remains committed to expanding Gab’s AI capabilities, with plans to utilize text-to-video tools for enhanced storytelling and propaganda dissemination.

As platforms like Gab and 8kun delve into AI chatbot development, concerns mount over the potential for online radicalization and the spread of extremist ideologies. With AI technology becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for ethical use and responsible content dissemination is more critical than ever to prevent the normalization of harmful narratives and bolster online safety.