Overview

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to create deepfakes, or digitally altered images, to spread misinformation and propaganda during conflicts, such as the recent Gaza war.
• These deepfakes, which have been viewed millions of times online, often depict horrific scenes such as bloodied infants and bombed homes, designed to provoke outrage and emotional reactions.
• Tech companies are developing AI tools to detect and counter these deepfakes, but those using AI for disinformation are often a step ahead.
• The use of AI as a tool for misinformation is expected to escalate, posing risks for future conflicts, elections, and major events.
• Lawmakers and AI experts are calling for better regulations, industry standards, and investments in digital literacy programs to combat the challenges posed by AI disinformation.