HKS Misinfo Review 2023
DOI: 10.37016/mr-2020-127
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Misinformation reloaded? Fears about the impact of generative AI on misinformation are overblown

Felix M. Simon,
Sacha Altay,
Hugo Mercier

Abstract: Many observers of the current explosion of generative AI worry about its impact on our information environment, with concerns being raised about the increased quantity, quality, and personalization of misinformation. We assess these arguments with evidence from communication studies, cognitive science, and political science. We argue that current concerns about the effects of generative AI on the misinformation landscape are overblown.

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“…In the financial sector, generative AI has led to significant investment surges, resulting in transformative tools like robo-advisors. However, economists like Daron Acemoglu have raised warnings about potential adverse consequences, including data harvesting, customer manipulation, and labor market disparities, underscoring the complex impact of AI on society [6,23].…”
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“…In the financial sector, generative AI has led to significant investment surges, resulting in transformative tools like robo-advisors. However, economists like Daron Acemoglu have raised warnings about potential adverse consequences, including data harvesting, customer manipulation, and labor market disparities, underscoring the complex impact of AI on society [6,23].…”
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confidence: 99%