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SZTUCZNA INTELIGENCJA JAKO NARZĘDZIE DO WALKI Z DEZINFORMACJĄ
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL TO COMBAT DISINFORMATION

Author(s): Tomasz Wróblewski
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Communication studies, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Międzynarodowy Instytut Innowacji "Nauka - Edukacja - Rozwój"
Keywords: disinformation; deepfake; artificial intelligence; identification of false information

Summary/Abstract: Disinformation, defined as the deliberate dissemination of false information, poses a seriousthreat to democracy, social stability, and national security. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays acrucial role in this context, enabling the creation of realistic but false content, which leads to the manipulation of public opinion on an unprecedented scale. The development of the Internet andsocial media has significantly accelerated the spread of disinformation, negatively impactingelection results, trust in public institutions, and increasing social conflicts. Although disinformation has been used as a propaganda tool since ancient times, modern technologies have madeit more widespread and harder to control. The creation of deepfakes and false recordings hasbecome accessible even to individuals without advanced technical knowledge. AI also offerstools to combat disinformation, enabling the effective detection and neutralization of false content by analyzing characteristic patterns. Machine learning algorithms are capable of processingvast amounts of data and accurately identifying disinformation, which allows for more comprehensive and effective combating of false information and the protection of the integrity of democratic societies.

  • Issue Year: 17/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 149-166
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish
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