Study: most AI-generated videos on social media about the US' Iran war push pro-Iranian views, often exaggerating its military capabilities and sophistication
A torrent of fake videos and images generated by artificial intelligence have overrun social networks during the first weeks of the war in Iran.
New York Times
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@microbiomdigest
Elisabeth Bik
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GenAI: not only a huge problem in science, but also for news rooms. Fake news all around. Cascade of A.I. Fakes About War With Iran Causes Chaos Online By Stuart A. Thompson and Alexander Cardia @nytimes.com #GiftLink https://www.nytimes.com/...
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@brianstelter
Brian Stelter
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The thing is, news outlets like CNN and The New York Times have been debunking those AI-fueled lies about the war. Here's a great new Times piece highlighting the proliferation of fake videos that “push pro-Iranian views:” www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ...
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@natematias
J. Nathan Matias
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A reminder that research to detect and study disinformation is vitally important for informed societies. — www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ...
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@graphicsforchange
@graphicsforchange
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AI all over the place- and US gov't posts AI on official X accounts all the time. — It is entirely possible that these videos are actual videos of events- but completely unrelated to Iran and the current conflict.
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@gregpinelo
Greg Pinelo
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But by all means, let's eliminate more jobs, build more data centers and destory more democracy with nary a care so billionaires can get richer. — www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ...
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@zipdog
@zipdog
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www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ... I recommend you perform your due diligence before you believe *ANYTHING* about Traitor Trump's war.
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@simonwdc
Simon Rosenberg
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The information domain in the upcoming elections is not going be anything like anyone has ever experienced before: — www.nytimes.com/interactive/ ...
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@justinhendrix
Justin Hendrix
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I was told misinformation is not a real problem.
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