How AI-Driven Disinformation Works (And How To Stop It)
cxotalk, Friday, June 28th, 2024
AI is fueling a new wave of disinformation. Learn how fabricated news sites and AI-generated content are being used to spread misinformation at scale.
As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, bad actors are exploiting these powerful tools to create and spread misinformation at an unprecedented scale. In episode 844 of CXOTalk, host Michael Krigsman speaks with Darren Linvill and Patrick Warren, Co-Directors of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, to explore the growing threat of AI-driven disinformation campaigns.
Linvill and Warren will share insights from their recent report, "Old Despots, New Tricks," which uncovers a large-scale, AI-empowered influence operation linked to the Rwandan government. The researchers break down the sophisticated tactics used in this campaign, including AI-generated text, synthetic media, and coordinated messaging to attack critics and shape public narratives. They also discuss the broader implications of AI-driven misinformation and share strategies for enhancing digital literacy and safeguarding the information ecosystem. Join us for a timely and important conversation on the evolving landscape of disinformation in the age of AI.