Former Wallaby David Pocock calls out VERY troubling issue with government ‘announcement’ on gambling ads

Former Wallaby David Pocock has released an alarming video about gambling in commercials to draw attention to a very dangerous practice ahead of the next federal election.

The former Super Rugby player and Australian flanker is now an independent senator for the Australian Capital Territory and released a video in which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to announce a ban on gambling advertising.

“I want to make a difference above all and that is why today, after extensive consultations, I can confirm that my government will submit legislation to parliament,” a realistic-looking Albanian fake politician tells the camera.

‘This means a three-year phased complete ban on all forms of gambling advertising, digital and on TV, to protect the next generation of Australians,’

The problem is that the video is completely fake and was created using generative AI.

It shows what appears to be Prime Minister Anthony Albanese banning gambling advertising

Pocock commissioned the video to highlight the dangers of generative AI and deepfakes ahead of the next federal election, calling for legislation to ban their use in Australia.

“That video is fake and there are currently no laws against making such videos,” Pocock said.

“I worry that we don’t see the urgency needed to protect our democracy from generative AI.

‘I had these videos made to push parliament to take action before the next elections.

“If you want our democracy to be protected from the use of generative AI, sign the petition below or in my bio.”

Pocock commissioned the video in an attempt to ban generative AI before the next federal election, to prevent misinformation from being spread.

Supporters of the former rugby star agree deepfakes should be banned

Pocock’s followers were shocked by the images, many of which believed they were real until they read the caption.

“I thought it was real and was excited. That just goes to show how easily someone can be influenced by the knowledge of whether something is real or not,” one person posted.

“We should all flood social media with embarrassing government AI clips until they maybe understand what is being said,” suggested another.

“People who don’t research anything would believe this,” added another.

Some even believed the clip was real, despite Pocock claiming it was fake in the video and caption.

Several companies, including JPMorgan Chase, Northrop Grumman, Apple, Verizon and Spotify, had already banned the use of generative AI internally.

Some countries, including Italy and war-torn Ukraine, have also banned generative AI.