Q&A: How misinformation and disinformation spread, the role of AI, and how we can guard against them (phys.org)
TLDR; Summary
- Article discusses misinformation, disinformation, and AI's role
- Focus on extra-factual information and its impact on politics
- Increased spread of disinformation in politics globally
- Social media's role in spreading misinformation
- Fears of AI increasing difficulty in detecting misinformation
- Tips for consumers to verify information sources
- Concerns about trust crisis exacerbated by AI