Calling ‘FOUL!’

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5172/4/2/43

Artificial Intelligence in Automated Detection of Disinformation: A Thematic Analysis

The increasing prevalence of disinformation has led to a growing interest in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting and combating this phenomenon. This article presents a thematic analysis of the potential benefits of automated disinformation detection from the perspective of information sciences. The analysis covers a range of approaches, including fact checking, linguistic analysis, sentiment analysis, and the utilization of human-in-the-loop systems. Furthermore, the article explores how the combination of blockchain and AI technologies can be used to automate the process of disinformation detection. Ultimately, the article aims to consider the integration of AI into journalism and emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration between these fields to effectively combat the spread of disinformation. The article also addresses ethical considerations related to the use of AI in journalism, including concerns about privacy, transparency, and accountability.

The true long-term threat of AI?

https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3223308/once-ai-can-do-everything-us-what-do-we-do

Once AI can do everything for us, what do we do?

… Crucially, human contributions are becoming unnecessary. As a result, humans will be relegated to performing increasingly simple tasks.

… Humans will not be required to make any physical or cognitive contributions towards their survival any more, making the genetically embedded survival instinct outdated. In principle, this can be considered tremendously positive news. But this good news comes with a catch: the survival instinct has been the core force behind human activity, creativity and productivity, and it will need to be replaced.

If the survival instinct is not replaced by a new source of motivation soon, humans can be expected to adopt the genetically prescribed path of least effort and risk. This passive attitude could result in physical decline and mental stupor, and ultimately humans degenerating as a species.