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LLMs weaponized to undermine trust in science and human discernment

The author draws a parallel between current tactics used to spread misinformation and historical propaganda campaigns by industries like tobacco and fossil fuels. They argue that the proliferation of AI-generated content, referred to as "LLM slop," is an intentional effort to erode public trust in information and even human discernment. The piece suggests that recognizing these propaganda techniques and actively seeking reliable sources are key defenses against this erosion of trust. AI

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IMPACT AI-generated content may undermine public trust in information, necessitating active efforts to seek reliable sources.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by an individual user on a social media platform discussing AI's impact on trust.

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    I'm just reminded of how undermining people's trust in science and experts - as done by tobacco and fossil fuel advertising campaigns - is a strategy of propaga

    I'm just reminded of how undermining people's trust in science and experts - as done by tobacco and fossil fuel advertising campaigns - is a strategy of propaganda and even psychological warfare. They're still doing that. But now we even have the extra level of having to mistrust…