AI Content Generation Could Create a Digital Library of Babel, Experts Warn
Jorge Luis Borges' 1941 story eerily foreshadows modern concerns about AI chatbots polluting the internet with low-quality content. Experts warn of a dangerous feedback loop where AI systems trained on increasingly flawed data could make finding reliable information nearly impossible.
Far-Right Groups Exploit AI to Spread Disinformation Ahead of European Elections
Far-right parties across Europe are increasingly using AI-generated content to promote anti-immigration narratives and conspiracy theories without proper disclosure. Meta's oversight board is investigating this growing trend as experts warn about the challenges of managing AI-created political content on social media platforms.
UNESCO Study: 62% of Social Media Influencers Skip Fact-Checking Before Sharing Content
A concerning UNESCO survey reveals that most digital content creators don't verify information before sharing it with followers, often relying on social metrics for credibility. In response, UNESCO launched a global training program to teach proper fact-checking techniques to over 9,000 participants.