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AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024 (Pluto: Fake news, but take a look for yourself) (theconversation.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/742103

Just in case you want to see what our enemies are saying and trying to convince people of.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The only noteworthy thing to know is that we Americans certainly wouldn't try anything like this. Only the other would.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it's hubris.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's not even a question if countries try to influence outside elections online, in social media, and now with AI tools. Nobody can be honest while denying it.

The headline is just stupid trying to paint it as one directional.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

The potential of an unlimited spam generator hasn't yet been fully realized but I think we'll get a great taste in the next year.