False and inaccurate information…..no way!
Imagine it is 2024 and you’re looking for information on whether your favorite sports team won the recent game or looking up what actor played the character in the movie you’re watching. It can be difficult to find, not because the information isn’t there, but because you’re bombarded with the scandals and alleged rumors. I have a very simple belief on why there is misinformation spread all over, it is because trash sells. You would be lying if you say that you haven’t talked about something you weren’t sure is true. We all do it, we as a society are interested in scandals and rumors and we are more likely to spread something we think is interesting regardless of the accuracy. There is many other reasons that aren’t so scandalous like misremembering a certain event then posting about it. Jennifer Austin writes an article about rumors and why we gossip that is interesting and informative.
A.I impact on information
I believe AI could and will spread misinformation by how accessible it is. It is simply everywhere, even on our social media apps like snapchat. As soon as I read the words AI and misinformation, I thought of the political climate of today. You have a presidential candidate, who is actively using AI for different political benefits without stating it is a false image right when posting it. AI can do wonderful things including helping people meal plan but in this time we see it used to spread false claims about the DNC conference or photos of celebrities supporting political candidates they have not spoke about in any instance. Once something is on a social media site like X or Instagram it takes a second to retweet, like, share, or even post something similar. It is incredibly accessible and easy to share. NPR’s Shannon Bond wrote an incredible story called How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election. AI spits out responses based on patterns and mountains of information, I believe it can easily spit out something completely incorrect without the malicious intention like humans have. I believe without the human emotion used while attempting to spread false information, it becomes hard to decipher what is incorrect.
Why I choose this title
Below is my interaction with Copilot to pick out my perfect title. I ended up choosing the final one they gave me because it caught my eye. I feel like my opinion on why false information is everywhere is because of gossip. I know the prompt geared more towards the use of AI and I believe it speeds up the process of false information but false information does come from us humans everyday, so we are partially to blame! I think my title goes smack in the middle on the spectrum. I feel like this title is eye catching and something you would see for clicks. Using the word reality check is very clickbait worthy.
My interaction with Copilot
You
Sent by you:
Give me interesting titles similar to What is real on the internet?
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Sure! Here are some intriguing titles that explore similar themes:
Unmasking the Digital Mirage: Truth and Illusion Online
Virtual Realities: Navigating Fact and Fiction on the Web
The Internet’s Mirror: Reflections of Reality and Deception
Behind the Screen: Distinguishing Authenticity in the Digital Age
Cyber Truths: Separating Fact from Fabrication Online
Digital Deceptions: Unveiling the Realities of the Web
The Online Enigma: What’s Real and What’s Not?
Truth in the Age of Information Overload
The Web of Lies: Understanding Internet Misinformation
Reality Check: Authenticity in the Digital World
Do any of these catch your eye? Or is there a specific angle you’re interested in exploring?
You
Sent by you:
Yes. Thank you!
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found them interesting. If you need any more suggestions or have another topic in mind, feel free to ask! 😊
