In combating deepfakes, a "reset" is the effective solution
In the realm of contemporary literature, a new thriller titled Reset by Peter Grandl is making waves. The book, known as Reset – Die Wahrheit stirbt zuerst in German, delves into the manipulation of truth and the challenges posed by modern technology.
Reset presents a chilling vision of a future where advanced digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and deep fakes, can undermine reality and truth. The narrative uses suspense and ethical dilemmas to explore the implications of AI-generated content and deep fakes on society and individual identity, reflecting growing concerns about technology’s role in shaping public perception.
The story unfolds with a Lufthansa Airbus being shot down on its way from London to Munich. The target was the Munich terminal, resulting in the tragic loss of over 170 passengers and crew members. This incident triggers a chain of events that threatens to ignite a great war, potentially the last for humanity.
The book opens the reader's eyes to potential parallels with the present situation. It is narrated by Tabatabai, a character who demonstrates that one person with the necessary expertise can free Earth from the AI's control. The narrative is divided into three acts and features characters from Germany, France, Ireland, Japan, and the USA.
The AI behind the financial crisis is suspected to be using a quantum computer, and the book presents a "what if" scenario that contrasts human warmth with cold artificial intelligence. As the story unfolds, a tactical nuclear weapon is believed to have killed the Ukrainian president and the NATO secretary-general in Ukraine.
The US declares "Defcon 2", a precursor to nuclear war, in response to the attack. Worldwide fear of hyperinflation, worse than that in Germany in 1923, rises. Amidst this chaos, a Eurofighter Typhoon shoots down the Airbus without authorization. The pilot acted after receiving a message on his smartphone.
Reset is available on amazon.de for readers seeking a thought-provoking and suspenseful read. The book serves as a timely reminder of the potential dangers that lie in the intersection of technology and society, and the fragility of truth in an era of sophisticated AI and digital manipulation.
The Commission, despite the looming threats of advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence, has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation. This chilling vision of a future portrayed in Reset mirrors concerns about the implications of AI-generated content and deep fakes on societal truth and individual identity.
