This article discusses the ease with which people can be misled by misinformation in the digital age, particularly highlighting a personal experience with a viral Halloween video of the Statue of Liberty. The author reflects on the role of AI in creating deep fakes that can deceive even educated individuals. It emphasizes that misinformation has historical precedents, citing ancient and medieval conspiracy theories. The article concludes by acknowledging the growing challenge of discerning truth in an age where false information spreads rapidly across the internet.
Having the internet at our fingertips 24 hours a day can make news spread all over the world in a matter of days, hours, or even minutes, and that news doesn't necessarily have to be real.
Fake news and conspiracy theories aren't new. In fact, they are as old as written history itself, with examples from ancient Rome and medieval times.
Deep fakes and AI have added a whole new level to the spread of misinformation, making it easier to generate realistic forgeries.
The incident with the Statue of Liberty shows that even well-educated individuals can fall for misinformation, indicating a broader problem with credibility online.
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