Spreading disinformation risk for AI

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Misuse
New to generative AI

Description

Using a model to create misleading or false information to deceive or influence a targeted audience.

Why is spreading disinformation a concern for foundation models?

Spreading disinformation might affect human's ability to make informed decisions. A model that has this potential must be properly governed. Otherwise, business entities might face fines, reputational harms, disruption to operations, and other legal consequences.

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Example

Generation of False Information

According to the cited news articles, generative AI poses a threat to democratic elections by making it easier for malicious actors to create and spread false content to sway election outcomes. The examples that are cited include:

  • Robocall messages that are generated in a candidate’s voice instructed voters to cast ballots on the wrong date.
  • Synthesized audio recordings of a candidate that confessed to a crime or expressing racist views.
  • AI-generated video footage showed a candidate giving a speech or interview they never gave.
  • Fake images that are designed to look like local news reports.
  • Falsely claiming a candidate dropped out of the race.

Parent topic: AI risk atlas