'Fake News', Misinformation and Disinformation
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- Misinformation and disinformation
- Artificial intelligence and 'fake news'
- Scams and fraud
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What is Artificial Intelligence?
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What is AI, how does it work and what can it be used for?From the BBC, May 2024
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AI and Information LiteracyPCC Library research guide
Recent news articles about Artificial Intelligence from M.I. T. News
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Artificial intelligence and fake news
The rapid advance of artificial intelligence tools brings new complexity to the information and misinformation landscape. AI has turbocharged the creation of false information and is being used effectively in scams and political manipulation. Other AI tools are useful for detecting fake news and misinformation. Learn more below.
Artificial intelligence changing politics with fake images and videos (2:42 minutes) NBC News clip
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Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?The Conversation, Feb. 2024
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Why you shouldn’t trust AI search enginesM.I.T. Technology Review, May 2023
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How generative AI is boosting the spread of disinformation and propagandaM.I.T. Technology Review, Oct. 2023
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A.I. Can Now Create Lifelike Videos. Can You Tell What’s Real?New York Times, Sept. 2024. (Requires a New York Times account, available for free to PCC students.)
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Rumor Guard #AINews Literacy Project evaluation of recent fake AI videos
Some generative AI tools might also be useful in efforts to detect and counter misinformation.
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Artificial intelligence system could help counter the spread of disinformationFrom M.I.T. News, May 2021
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Artificial Intelligence in Automated Detection of Disinformation: A Thematic AnalysisFrom Journal Media (a research journal), March 2023
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factfully.ai - a fact-checker for the modern age."Here at factfully, we’re using AI to create a fact-checker for the modern age. All our cutting-edge, carefully trained algorithms have one goal: to make sure that you're not exposed to propaganda and lies."
- Last Updated: Dec 3, 2025 2:38 PM
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