Researchers from Stanford and Georgetown have discovered that Facebook's recommendation algorithms are promoting bizarre AI-generated images used by spammers. Concerns arise over the impact of AI on democratic elections, with warnings about deepfakes and false election information from experts. Scammers are increasingly utilizing Generative AI to create deceptive content, raising alarms about the potential for aiding scams and spreading disinformation.
Advancements in #AI have completely morphed the #elections interference arena, significantly enhancing the capabilities of hostile agents to spread disinformation with little possibility of traceback, highlights @jaibal https://t.co/9gLZv2cDwf
Scammers’ use of #AI (specifically, #GenerativeAI) is increasing and is increasingly disgusting! https://t.co/3fV6sw4mOA
Scammers use of #AI (specifically, #GenerativeAI) is increasing and is increasingly disgusting! https://t.co/3fV6sw4mOA
🤖🇺🇸 Unchecked AI floods Facebook with fake images of Jesus, misleading users & potentially aiding scams! A dark twist to #ArtificialIntelligence that NEEDS attention. https://t.co/AEveA5L2Vh
Outlandish images that appear to be generated by AI are racking up reactions on Facebook, leaving users amused, befuddled and on guard for scams. Many of the images feature themes inexplicably involving Jesus and flight attendants. https://t.co/hbUVQphxpn
AI chatbots are spitting out false election information, former OSTP Dir. Alondra Nelson said at the What's Next Summit. If AI can't get "basic information" correct, that can be "a real problem for democracy," she said. #AxiosWNS https://t.co/pdxCtNbitE
🤖 Beware voters! 🚨 Deepfakes are lurking in the shadows, ready to disrupt global elections. Stay vigilant and informed! #AI #Deepfakes #ElectionSecurity https://t.co/2Sx7NOVGzf
🚨A.I SCAMS BLOWING UP We live in a new world Will social media companies do enough before AI begins to do more than just scam people? https://t.co/Q5M8kw6NX0
New: for months we've reported on the wave of AI spam taking over Facebook. Now researchers from Stanford and Georgetown have found that Facebook's recommendation algorithms are *promoting* the bizarre AI-generated images run by spammers and scammers https://t.co/gPDnMwdwmy
What happens when AI starts messing with our democratic elections?