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LLMs used for propaganda and data poisoning by diverse actors · 2 sources tracked

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Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly being used for propaganda and information manipulation, with potential for grooming and poisoning of data. This tactic is being employed by various actors, including foreign governments, corporations, and even individuals, as highlighted by instances related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The reports, often presented in a scholarly fashion with extensive sourcing, are being used to spread narratives and influence public opinion. AI

IMPACT LLMs are being weaponized for information warfare, posing a significant challenge to information integrity and requiring new detection and mitigation strategies.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the use of LLMs for propaganda and data poisoning, which is an opinion/analysis piece rather than a direct release or event.

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LLMs used for propaganda and data poisoning by diverse actors · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Whether it’s foreign governments, whether it’s companies, whether it’s even just a guy who owns an ice cream shop – LLM grooming, poisoning, whatever you want

    “Whether it’s foreign governments, whether it’s companies, whether it’s even just a guy who owns an ice cream shop – LLM grooming, poisoning, whatever you want to call it, is part of the new reality that we live in.” #Israel #propaganda #AI

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "The reports are presented in a quasi-academic manner and are punctiliously sourced, with citations including the World Bank, UN agencies, the Palestinian Centr

    "The reports are presented in a quasi-academic manner and are punctiliously sourced, with citations including the World Bank, UN agencies, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Amnesty International and the text of the Genocide Convention." #Israel #propaganda #AI

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