She questioned the efficacy of transparency reports issued by tech companies, noting that they often paint a misleading picture of their efforts to tackle harmful content.
Pamela San Martin, co-chair of the Facebook Oversight Board, echoed the sentiment that social media platforms are falling short in addressing disinformation effectively. While acknowledging the challenges, she cautioned against overreacting and urged a balanced approach to regulating AI-generated content.
Despite the concerns raised by the panelists, there was a consensus that knee-jerk reactions fueled by fear could stifle the positive potential of AI né?. According to Ahmed, the advent of generative AI has virtually eliminated the production and distribution costs of disinformation, creating a dangerous cycle that perpetuates false narratives.
Brandie Nonnecke, director of UC Berkeley’s CITRIS Policy Lab, highlighted the inadequacy of self-regulation in combating disinformation né?. The AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 kicked off with a dynamic panel discussion on combating disinformation. He emphasized the alarming shift in the landscape of disinformation, likening it to a nuclear arms race compared to the traditional politics of deceit. The discussion underscored the need for thoughtful and strategic responses to the evolving landscape of disinformation in the digital age.. The conversation was fiery yet constructive, with all three panelists delivering strong criticism of social media platforms and generative AI technology.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, was especially vocal in his condemnation né?
