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Digital Ethics in the Age of AI - Navigating the ethical frontier today and beyond
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Digital Ethics in the Age of AI - Navigating the ethical frontier today and beyond

by Dr Julie E. Mehan
December 2024
Beginner to intermediate
250 pages
4h 21m
English
IT Governance Publishing
Content preview from Digital Ethics in the Age of AI - Navigating the ethical frontier today and beyond

CHAPTER 4: THE ROLE OF AI AND GENERATIVE AI IN MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION

“We are living in a post-truth era where perception is infinitely more important than the truth as far as society is concerned.”40

Ibrahim Altay

One of the primary concerns regarding the use of AI and generative AI tools – particularly those accessible to the public – is their potential for spreading misinformation and/or disinformation and other harmful content. The impact could be extensive and severe, from perpetuating stereotypes, hate speech, and harmful ideologies to damaging personal and professional reputations.

What is misinformation, disinformation, and fake news?

These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences.

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