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  • Jan 11, 2024
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AI-POWERED MISINFORMATION TOP THREAT: WEF

Why in the news?

In its most recent Global Risks Report of World Economic Forum, the organisation highlighted that a variety of environmental risks pose significant long-term threats. The report, which precedes the annual assembly of prominent CEOs and world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos, draws insights from a survey involving nearly 1,500 experts, industry leaders, and policymakers.

About the news

  • The report identified misinformation and disinformation as the most critical risk over the next two years, emphasizing that rapid technological advancements are not only presenting new challenges but also exacerbating existing ones.
  • The authors express concern that the proliferation of generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, implies that the creation of sophisticated synthetic content for manipulating groups of people may no longer be confined to individuals with specialized skills.

Concerns about AI

  • Verification challenges may contribute to increased societal polarization.
  • The spread of false information has the potential to cast doubt on the legitimacy of elected governments.
  • This erosion of democratic processes could further drive societal polarization.
  • AI can be harnessed to create deepfakes, significantly influencing large groups and exacerbating the spread of misinformation.