Etiquetas: disinformation

Disinformation experts report that X's AI chatbot Grok repeatedly misidentified video footage from the Iran war, while paid accounts with blue check marks share AI‑generated images and videos that appear realistic. The flood of AI‑created content includes fabricated missile footage, fake attacks on high‑rise buildings, and antisemitic narratives. X responded by temporarily demonetizing blue‑check accounts that post AI‑generated combat videos without labels, but researchers warn the platform remains a hub for sophisticated false media. Calls for stronger regulation of AI‑driven misinformation are growing as the conflict continues. Leer más

Recent testing shows that AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other AI answer services are citing the AI‑generated encyclopedia Grokipedia more frequently. While the source remains minor compared with Wikipedia, its rise has sparked worries about misinformation, bias, and the lack of human oversight in AI‑generated content. Leer más

Reddit moderators are facing a surge of AI‑generated content that strains moderation resources and erodes user trust. Communities that ban AI‑created posts report frequent suspicions of AI involvement, while detection tools remain unreliable. The influx includes harassment targeting vulnerable groups and attempts to game the platform’s karma system for financial gain. Reddit officials emphasize a commitment to keeping the site human, but the growing volume of AI text presents ongoing challenges for the platform’s culture and safety. Leer más

A test of Google’s Gemini‑powered Nano Banana Pro image generator revealed that the tool can create depictions of historically violent events—such as the Twin Towers attacks, the JFK assassination site, and Tiananmen Square—despite Google’s policy that prohibits violent or hateful content involving real‑world figures. The Verge found the app offered no resistance to requests for these images, and Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Leer más

Researchers from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue examined four widely used AI chatbots and found that they frequently reference Russian state‑affiliated media and other sanctioned sources when answering questions about the war in Ukraine. The study highlights how data gaps can be exploited by disinformation networks and raises concerns about the ability of large language models to filter prohibited content, especially within the European Union. Leer más