Misinformation and AI
Misinformation often starts small—a fake story or a doctored photo of a movie or sports star. Many social media users shrug it off, calling it heartwarming or believable “just in case.” The real issue is that accepting these minor falsehoods makes it easier to believe more harmful fabrications later, especially those affecting real people through manipulated images. Some AI-driven posts are deliberately crafted to spark division within communities.
This series from InvestigateTV explores both the positive uses of AI and the ways bad actors exploit it to deceive people, steal money, and manipulate emotions.
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