NOTE: Should time be of the essence, view the video and engage with this See, Think, Wonder activity: What observations did you make? What reflections did the narrative provoke? Which aspects would you like to explore further?
SUMMARY
Following the announcement of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s apprehension by U.S. forces in January, a surge of misleading AI-generated content proliferated across social media platforms, accumulating millions of views.
The convergence of technological innovation and accessible digital tools has enabled virtually anyone to fabricate convincing visual narratives, thereby complicating the public’s quest for authentic information.
In a discourse with News Hour, renowned professor Hany Farid from the University of California, Berkeley, highlighted the necessity of discerning verified sources, cautioning against relying on social media for credible news retrieval.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who stands to be impacted by the dissemination of AI-generated image inaccuracies via social media?
- When does Professor Farid assert that the issues of misinformation and disinformation first emerged?
- Why are creators and social media platforms expending considerable resources to fabricate misleading images?
- What mechanisms or safeguards does Farid identify to aid the public in distinguishing between authentic and deceptive content?
- How does reliance on trustworthy sources serve as the most effective method to evade deception by AI fabrications, per Farid?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- Do you concur with Professor Hany Farid’s assessment that social media is ill-suited for sourcing dependable information? Explain your viewpoint.
- In what ways does AI-generated falsehood exacerbate the political fractures within our nation?
- What measures do you believe should be implemented to combat the proliferation of deceptive AI content?
Media Literacy: How does Farid discern between genuine and fabricated information? In the absence of advanced detection technologies, what strategies can individuals employ to avoid being misled by deceptive AI content?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
Collaborate with a family member or peer to read this section on recognizing AI-generated information, referencing the Learning for Justice article, “Media Literacy Is Vital for Informed Decision-Making.”
Be sure to consult the SPLC link at the conclusion to review your affirmations; however, as noted by the authors, the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology means such indicators may soon become obsolete.
“Identify disinformation generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).”
Misleading posts often encompass images as well. Conducting a reverse image search enables users to track the origins of an image and determine any alterations.
Contemporary AI tools facilitate the creation of counterfeit images and videos, which can mislead the public. The Brennan Center for Justice advocates for proactive measures to recognize and resist disingenuous content designed to misguide and manipulate political perspectives.
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