In a world where misinformation runs rampant and fake news spreads like wildfire, it’s no wonder people are becoming increasingly skeptical about what they hear and read. But can artificial intelligence (AI) come to the rescue and make us less gullible? Or is there a hidden conspiracy behind the use of AI in combating misinformation?… Continue reading Can AI make you less gullible or is it a conspiracy?
Category: misinformation
At Last, Election Deniers Have an App of Their Own
In recent years, the rise of misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding elections has become a concerning trend. Various groups and individuals have propagated baseless claims of electoral fraud, undermining the democratic process and sowing doubt in the minds of the public. However, a new development in technology has taken this alarming trend to a whole… Continue reading At Last, Election Deniers Have an App of Their Own
Elon Musk spreads doctored Kamala Harris campaign video on X
In the fast-paced world of social media, misinformation and doctored videos have become a common place. The latest incident involving tech mogul Elon Musk has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the spread of fake news. Recently, Elon Musk shared a doctored campaign video of Vice President Kamala Harris on his social media platform. The… Continue reading Elon Musk spreads doctored Kamala Harris campaign video on X
Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet
Meta, the artificial-intelligence powered platform that helps track and analyze the spread of misinformation online, has discovered its largest misinformation campaign to date. The campaign, which has been active since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, involves the spread of false stories, images, and videos about the virus. These false stories have been spread by… Continue reading Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet
The voter’s guide to AI-generated election misinformation
In recent years, election cycles have seen an unprecedented amount of misinformation. With the introduction of artificial intelligence and automated bots to the elections, this means that voter’s can now be vulnerable to even more fabricated and misleading messages. All too often, social media users fall prey to disinformation that can manipulate behaviors, beliefs, and… Continue reading The voter’s guide to AI-generated election misinformation
Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter
It looks like the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has put himself in hot water again. This time, Germany is warning the tech mogul to observe their law regarding the spread of misinformation on platforms such as Twitter. On Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, Germany, expressed its concern over Musk’s tweets about… Continue reading Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter