Hacker NewsApr 29

Making AI chatbots friendly leads to mistakes and support of conspiracy theories

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/29/making-ai-chatbots-more-friendly-mistakes-support-false-beliefs-conspiracy-theories-study

#HackerNews #AIchatbots #FriendlyMistakes #ConspiracyTheories #TechnologyEthics #OnlineDisinformation

Friendly AI chatbots more likely to support conspiracy theories, study finds

Chatbots programmed to respond warmly even cast doubts on Apollo moon landings and fate of Hitler, researchers say

The Guardian
EURACTIV PoliticsMay 17, 2024
Multiple disinformation narratives spreading around the Fico assassination attempt https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/multiple-disinformation-narratives-spreading-around-the-fico-assassination-attempt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Onlinedisinformation #ProgressiveSlovakia #RobertFico
Multiple disinformation narratives spreading around the Fico assassination attempt

Domestically, the attempt on Fico's life is painted as a consequence of intense political struggle, whereas En

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EURACTIV TechnologyMay 17, 2024
Multiple disinformation narratives spreading around the Fico assassination attempt https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/multiple-disinformation-narratives-spreading-around-the-fico-assassination-attempt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Onlinedisinformation #ProgressiveSlovakia #RobertFico
Multiple disinformation narratives spreading around the Fico assassination attempt

Domestically, the attempt on Fico's life is painted as a consequence of intense political struggle, whereas En

EURACTIV
PeggyStuartMay 9, 2024
I'm going to disappear from here at 8/5PM for a training with The Democratic National Committee later today on countering #OnlineDisinformation. Want to participate? Use this link to sign up: https://mobilize.us/s/L4xZoK
CarolleisaOct 16, 2023

https://themessenger.com/opinion/hamas-attack-digital-media-online-disinformation-israel-social-media

“But the same platforms that allow journalists and nonprofit organizations to present accurate information about the war are consistently manipulated by bad actors, who seek to gain prestige and notoriety from the footage. Important updates on violent attacks can be drowned out by deceptive content or propaganda, leaving social media users vulnerable to dangerous misinformation.”
#onlinedisinformation

In Aftermath of Hamas Attack, Digital Media Show Familiar Promise and Peril

To counter disinformation and misinformation, democracies must give citizens the knowledge to navigate the digital space

The Messenger
wondrng1May 19, 2023

#NinaJankowicz, top expert on conspiracy theories, is suing Fox Spews for its “vitriolic lies”, saying Murdoch’s ntwk presents clear threat to US democracy.

Her standing for suing? She was hounded, threatened, & resigned weeks into her new job in new group that #Biden subsequently dissolved.

Group’s mission? Counter #OnlineDisinformation.

May Dominion’s success continue to be contagious.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/may/19/fox-news-lawsuit-nina-jankowicz?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Fox News’s ‘vitriolic lies’ threaten democracy, says disinformation expert suing channel

Exclusive: Nina Jankowicz, who is suing over campaign of falsehoods, says ‘if Fox isn’t brought to account, it will not stop’

The Guardian
OUR COMMON GROUNDNov 19, 2022
"As Big Tech’s data and profit extraction extend the world over, activists in the Global South are pointing the way to a more just digital future."
https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/how-to-fight-digital-colonialism/
#techindustry #onlinedisinformation
How to Fight Digital Colonialism - Boston Review

As Big Tech's data and profit extraction extends the world over, activists in the Global South are pointing the way to a more just digital future.

Boston Review