Misinformation is on the rise due to AI-generated content that appears realistic. A video falsely portraying Donald Trump accusing India of a ceasefire violation almost misled a family member. Similarly, a TikTok video depicting male migrants arriving in the UK garnered significant views and fueled racist sentiments. These examples illustrate the dangers of misinformation, especially among less media-literate individuals. The Online Safety Act primarily addresses state-sponsored disinformation, leaving a gap concerning the spread of misleading content by ordinary people.
Without proper verification, misinformation spreads quickly, as seen when a family member nearly forwarded an AI-manipulated video of Trump claiming India was violating a ceasefire with Pakistan.
AI-generated content is hard to detect, as shown by a trending TikTok video where male migrants falsely celebrate their arrival in the UK, leading to an influx of racist comments.
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