Episodes of an unofficial parody of the animated sitcom Family Guy, generated by AI (artificial intelligence) were banned from the livestreaming platform Twitch, for providing detailed instructions on how to make a bomb. The parody made by user ai_peter is not affiliated with the official Family Guy show in any way.
Family Guy, created by Seth MacFarlane, is well-known for its edgy satirical humor and is no stranger to controversy, so few were surprised that an unofficial AI-generated parody of the show produced dialogue that some might deem offensive.
However, a far greater surprise is that the AI program generated scenes in which Peter Griffin, the main character of Family Guy, gave detailed instructions for a terrorist plot.
AI-generated Family Guy episode includes detailed bomb plot
Just two minutes after the apparent terrorist plot was detailed by Peter Griffin, Twitch pulled the livestream off air for violating its terms of service.
However, various online users took screenshots of the episode which they shared on Twitter and other social media platforms.
According to screenshots posted on social media, Peter Griffin’s character addressed that audience, saying “Alright, here is how this is going to work. First, you need to find a good spot to plant the bomb.”
He then proceeded to lay out a relatively detailed plan. “You want to consider where it will cause the most damage and destruction. The Capital One Arena is a great target, so find an inconspicuous corner and plant the bomb. Next, set up a timer to detonate the bomb. I suggest 15 minutes after you have left the arena. Finally, make sure you have an escape plan,” the character reportedly said.
The episode was created by a user called ai_peter, one of many livestreamers who have used AI to generate parodies of famous shows like Family Guy. The livestreamer’s Family Guy parodies are still available on YouTube and Kick.
I was watching AI family guy and Peter did a bomb threat and they took the stream down 2 mins later 💀 pic.twitter.com/EEbykeQoKv
— Alexis (@Alexis_Anaya_) June 14, 2023
Is Artificial Intelligence dangerous?
The apparent bomb plot in ai_peter’s Family Guy parody is not the only incident whereby an AI-generated unofficial parody of a well-known show has caused some controversy.
An AI-generated parody of Seinfeld was likewise suspended from Twitch due to jokes made about Trans people that were deemed offensive. Various other parodies have met similar fates.
However, the AI-generated Family Guy parody fits more broadly into ongoing discussions about the safety of AI, since the character in the episode appears to have called for violence, to which fairly detailed instructions were given.
AI-generated Family Guy was banned on Twitch pic.twitter.com/jncpWyG1xh
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) June 15, 2023
Dozens of high-profile individuals and organizations in the tech sector have spoken out about the risks associated with developing AI. Many of those issuing warnings work on AI themselves.
“Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war,” read a statement, released this year by the California-based non-profit Center for AI Safety.
Naturally, the debate tends to concern more dramatic scenarios than an offensive sitcom parody, but this recent incident does spark interesting questions about the future of AI.
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