AI-generated misinformation, from fake war images to celebrity hoaxes, is rising, reveals a study by Google, Duke University, and fact-checking groups. AI images, previously rare, now rival traditional fakes. Despite a recent slowdown in AI fact-checking, video hoaxes dominate. Big Tech is exploring digital watermarking to combat this issue, highlighting the need for standardization.
AI-generated misinformation, from fake war images to celebrity hoaxes, is rising, reveals a study by Google, Duke University, and fact-checking groups. AI images, previously rare, now rival traditional fakes. Despite a recent slowdown in AI fact-checking, video hoaxes dominate. Big Tech is exploring digital watermarking to combat this issue, highlighting the need for standardization.