Part 12/14:

The Growing Trend of Mass Manipulation

Beyond individual scams, AI-facilitated disinformation campaigns aim to manipulate mass audiences. Fake endorsements, manipulated celebrity videos, and false news are propagated via social media platforms, causing widespread misinformation. These campaigns can influence public opinion, damage reputations, and incite social unrest.

The Way Forward: Awareness, Regulation, and Technology

The article underscores the urgent need for multi-faceted approaches to combat this evolving threat:

• Public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about deepfakes and AI scams.

• Development of robust detection tools capable of identifying AI-generated content in real time.