disinformation
PulseAugur coverage of disinformation — every cluster mentioning disinformation across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Mastodon user decries fake accounts silencing discourse
A user on Mastodon expressed concern about being outnumbered and silenced by a chorus of fake accounts, questioning the impact of such tactics. The post touches upon themes of social media manipulation, disinformation, …
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UK political ads need regulation to combat disinformation, experts say
A letter to The Guardian argues for regulating factual claims in UK political advertising, drawing a parallel to stricter rules for commercial advertising. The authors highlight that misleading ads can be decisive in cl…
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Russia, Iran, China weaponize AI for US midterm election disinformation
Russia, Iran, and China are reportedly leveraging artificial intelligence tools to amplify disinformation campaigns targeting the upcoming US midterm elections. These nations are employing AI to enhance the scale and ef…
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New framework integrates social science theories for better fake news detection
Researchers have developed a new computational framework that integrates theories from social sciences, psychology, and economics to improve the detection and explanation of fake news. This theory-informed approach tran…
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AI models struggle to detect multimodal fake news, research shows · 6 sources tracked
New research explores the capabilities and limitations of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) in generating and detecting fake news. Studies indicate that while MLLMs can be used to create convincing fake social me…
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Deepfakes powered by AI threaten digital trust, with 900K generated monthly by 2026
Deepfakes, a product of generative artificial intelligence and machine learning, pose a significant threat to digital trust and security. The rapid increase in their creation, with an estimated 900,000 generated monthly…
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AI's role in disinformation and the need for systemic solutions
The impact of AI on disinformation could potentially be estimated using statistical analysis of "excess fraud." Furthermore, effective solutions to combat disinformation may require systemic changes, such as building a …
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AI training on books sparks debate over misinformation
AI companies are using older books to train their models, sparking a debate about the ethical implications and the spread of misinformation. This practice highlights how digital information, including potentially biased…
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Proposal: Treat social media posts like stone to combat AI disinformation
A proposal suggests treating important social media posts like they are carved in stone to enhance their immutability and traceability. This approach aims to combat the challenges posed by AI and disinformation, making …
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Who Controls Digital Discourse in the Age of AI and Social Bots?
This cluster discusses the ownership and influence of digital discourse, particularly in the context of social media and AI. It questions who controls online conversations and highlights the role of disinformation and s…
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AI to Boost Digital Ethics and Combat Misinformation
AI can be leveraged to enhance digital ethics and combat misinformation through coordinated campaigns. By utilizing AI tools, organizations can improve the effectiveness of their campaigns and promote ethical practices …
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Billionaires blamed for global catastrophes including AI and climate change
The nature of global catastrophes, including AI, climate change, poverty, war, and starvation, stems from the existence and actions of billionaires. Their wealth and influence are presented as the primary obstacle to so…
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AI-generated disinformation targets politicians in Maryland and California
Two separate instances highlight the use of AI-generated disinformation in political campaigns. In Maryland, a fabricated image depicted Governor Wes Moore and Dan Cox in an embrace, intended to mislead voters. Meanwhil…
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User unimpressed by AI disinformation joke
The user expresses a lack of amusement regarding a joke related to AI and disinformation. They are using hashtags to categorize their sentiment and the topic, indicating a critical stance on the subject matter.
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New dataset targets sensational image detection for disinformation analysis
Researchers have introduced Sens-VisualNews, a new benchmark dataset designed for detecting sensational content in images. The dataset comprises over 9,500 images from news items, annotated for various sensational conce…