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AI Disinformation Narratives Used to launder Surveillance State, Critics Argue

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A critical analysis suggests that narratives surrounding "Iranian AI disinformation" are being used to launder the surveillance state. The argument posits that the proposed solution of collecting all data to detect such foreign influence actually builds infrastructure that suppresses domestic dissent. Platforms that flag coordinated behavior are accused of training on US dissent, with the foreign threat acting as a Trojan horse for domestic surveillance and suppression of free expression. AI

IMPACT Critiques suggest that AI disinformation narratives may be co-opted to justify increased surveillance and suppress dissent.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece analyzing the implications of AI disinformation narratives.

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AI Disinformation Narratives Used to launder Surveillance State, Critics Argue

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

    "Iranian AI disinformation" stories launder the surveillance state. This narrative that foreigners poison media with # AI and its purported solution: "Collect A

    "Iranian AI disinformation" stories launder the surveillance state. This narrative that foreigners poison media with # AI and its purported solution: "Collect ALL data to detect it" builds the infrastructure suppressing us. Platforms flagging coordinated behavior also train on US…

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