# AI and the Wild West of Misinformation: Can We Trust Our Own Peepers?
Ah, the internet! A glorious place where truth and lies mingle like old friends at a bar, and spotting which is which can be more challenging than deciphering a toddler’s crayon drawing. With memes like “Goodbye Meta AI” spreading like wildfire, it’s clear that we are in over our heads when it comes to distinguishing reality from the delightful chaos of misinformation. So, what gives? Let’s break it down, shall we?
## Key Points:
– **Misinformation: An Old Foe, New Tricks**: Humans have always spun tales, but the internet gives every Tom, Dick, and Harry a megaphone and a platform.
– **Tech’s Role in Shenanigans**: Social media is like a hyperactive puppy, making it all too easy for tricky content to find its way into our news feeds when we least expect it.
– **Generative AI: The Wild Card**: Since ChatGPT strolled onto the scene, the stakes have only risen. It’s like adding a rocket booster to a car chase in an action movie—exciting but kind of terrifying.
– **Deepfakes, the
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/01/techscape-fake-news-artificial-intelligence-survey
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