#156 Gordon Crovitz: Will AI SPREAD Misinformation & Fake News?

Published: Nov. 22, 2023, 2 p.m.

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On episode #156 of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Gordon Crovitz, co-founder of NewsGuard and former publisher of the Wall Street Journal, to unravel the complexities of AI-generated misinformation.

In this episode, Crovitz delves into the challenges posed by AI in the spread of fake news, emphasizing the growing issue of AI-enhanced misinformation websites. He discusses the significant role of NewsGuard in countering this trend through human-analyzed databases and the importance of 'trust data' to improve the reliability of AI models. The conversation also touches upon the responsibility of social media platforms and search engines in this battle against digital deception.\xa0

Tune in for an enlightening discussion that navigates the intersection of AI, journalism, and truth in today's digital landscape.

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(00:19) Celonis

(01:26) Introducing Gordon Crovitz

(02:24) What is NewsGuard\u2019s Mission?

(05:58) Challenges in Detecting AI-Generated Content

(08:36) The Impact of AI-Generated Misinformation

(14:19) Future of AI Agents and Their Role in Content Generation

(17:35) Use Purpose of NewsGuard's Databases

(22:34) How Do You Tackle Misinformation Effectively?

(29:38) Government and Regulatory Responses to Misinformation

(32:36) What Role Does Social Media Play in Misinformation?

(39:22) Impact of AI on News\xa0

(42:32) The Role of Search Companies in Combating Misinformation

(44:13) Regulatory Measures to Stop Misinformation

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