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Media Explained: Misinformation—Generative AI

ABC iview

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Date Published
1 Feb 2026
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1 Feb 2026, 08:30 pm

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Can you really trust anything online these days? Is everything just created by artificial intelligence? Dr Aimee describes how AI introduces new and complex challenges to the way we make, share receive and use content online.

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The episode examines the impact of generative AI on the credibility of online content, highlighting the complexities that AI introduces in content creation, sharing, and consumption. It raises questions about trustworthiness in an era where AI can generate convincing but potentially misleading content. This discussion contributes to broader concerns about AI's role in misinformation, a critical issue in AI governance and safety policy. The content is particularly relevant given the global concerns associated with AI's potential to expedite the dissemination of false information.

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