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AI Disinformation

MisuseHigh

AI enables disinformation at unprecedented scale and sophistication. Language models can generate convincing text, image generators can create realistic fake photos, and AI can personalize messages to individual targets. What previously required human effort for each piece of content can now be automated.

Severity
High
Likelihood
Very High (occurring)
Time Horizon
~2025
Maturity
Mature

Assessment

SeverityHigh
LikelihoodVery High (occurring)
Time Horizon~2025
MaturityMature
CategoryMisuse

Details

StatusActively happening
Key ChangeScale and personalization

Tags

disinformationinfluence-operationsinformation-warfaredemocracydeepfakes

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