> Further, the ability to replicate speech patterns and voice for each of your trusted humans with fabricated material is already commonplace.
Just like the ability to emulate the writing style of your trusted humans was (somewhat) commonplace in the time in which you'd only talk to distant friends over letters.
> Once they are, it's not clear even in person conversations aren't contaminated.
How exactly could any current or even somewhat close technology alter my perception of what someone I'm talking to in-person is saying?
Otherwise, the points about targeting are fair - PR/propaganda has already advanced considerably compared to even 50 years ago, and more personalized propaganda will be a considerable problem, regardless of medium.
Just like the ability to emulate the writing style of your trusted humans was (somewhat) commonplace in the time in which you'd only talk to distant friends over letters.
> Once they are, it's not clear even in person conversations aren't contaminated.
How exactly could any current or even somewhat close technology alter my perception of what someone I'm talking to in-person is saying?
Otherwise, the points about targeting are fair - PR/propaganda has already advanced considerably compared to even 50 years ago, and more personalized propaganda will be a considerable problem, regardless of medium.