Study maps seven roles for generative AI in fighting disinformation

Generative AI can be used to combat misinformation. However, it can also exacerbate the problem by producing convincing manipulations that are difficult to detect and can quickly be copied and disseminated on a wide scale. In a new study, researchers have defined seven distinct roles that AI can play in the information environment and analyzed each role in terms of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks.