How AI-Driven Disinformation Works (And How To Stop It)
CXOTalk, Friday, July 5th, 2024
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.
They will also discuss Russian misinformation campaigns and the role of "narrative laundering."
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