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The Spread Of Misinformation Is Getting Worse On Social Media


Photo manipulation isn't new, but until recently, it took some degree of skill to make it convincing. Now, AI can create photos of events almost instantly.

"Law enforcement, policy makers, higher education, and society have not designed any means to check the written words that promulgate misinformation," added Bailey. Hickman acknowledged that AI-generated videos, manipulated images, and edited posts on social media are significantly amplifying the spread and impact of misinformation, as well as disinformation, especially in areas such as politics and public health. "Biased or inaccurate training data can cause AI models to produce misleading or incorrect content, even when users have no intention of generating and spreading misinformation," said Li.

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