Disinformation is the 'threat of a generation,' but Canada is struggling to deal with it: National security adviser - eviltoast
Advances in AI have pushed disinformation and misinformation campaigns to a new level of effectiveness and covertness, says Jody Thomas.

AI-powered misinformation and disinformation campaigns are a “threat of a generation” but the government’s ability to do anything about it is “quite limited,” says the prime minister’s national security adviser. Article content

Jody Thomas delivered a bleak picture about the growing fight against distorted or false information worldwide during a speech at a Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) event Friday.

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  • Sir_Osis_of_Liver@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    Classify the social media conglomerates as publishers. Make them liable for anything that goes up on their sites, the same as newspapers or TV stations.

    Put the onus on them to police their sites, or pay the price for sloppy/no moderation.