AI Slop Is Breaking the Internet as We Know It (Live at SXSW)
The 404 Media Podcast
Navigating AI and Authenticity in Social Media
This chapter addresses the rise of fraud on social media driven by bots and the misleading nature of engagement metrics. It examines the dual-edged impact of generative AI in advertising and content creation, while raising concerns about the authenticity of human creativity amid a landscape dominated by algorithmically generated material. The discussion also highlights the implications for journalism and the evolving relationship between audiences and media, emphasizing the need for innovation and responsibility in addressing these challenges.
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