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AI manipulation cited in hate speech during terror attack survivor testimony

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A survivor of the Bondi Beach terror attack reported experiencing significant hate and manipulation, attributing some of it to AI. This statement came during a royal commission hearing focused on online hate speech and antisemitism. The commission is examining the role of social media platforms, with one platform described as hostile in its engagement with the proceedings. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about AI being used to amplify hate speech and manipulation, particularly in the aftermath of traumatic events.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the impact of AI manipulation in the context of hate speech and a terror attack, which falls under commentary on AI's societal impact rather than a core AI release or research.

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AI manipulation cited in hate speech during terror attack survivor testimony

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "A survivor of the # BondiBeach terror attack has said he received "an influx of hate, of abuse, of vilification, of # AI manipulation" after the # shooting in

    "A survivor of the # BondiBeach terror attack has said he received "an influx of hate, of abuse, of vilification, of # AI manipulation" after the # shooting in December. # US -based # socialmedia platform # Gab has been "hostile" in its engagement with # Australia 's # antisemiti…

    LINKS abc.net.au/…/106853944

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