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How Facebook became a wasteland of AI spam
May 24, 2024
AI-generated images like Shrimp Jesus flood Facebook's algorithm, boosted by engagement. Guest Jason Koebler discusses the bizarre world of fake images and the human interaction behind them. Explore the evolution of Facebook, AI spam, and the challenges of moderating inauthentic content on the platform.
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- AI-generated images like 'Shrimp Jesus' thrive on Facebook, deceiving users with viral but fake content.
- Facebook's platform is overrun by spam, with bots manipulating accounts, posing authenticity challenges for users.
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The Proliferation of AI-Generated Content and Its Implications on Facebook
The podcast discusses the issue of AI-generated content on Facebook, highlighting the proliferation of AI-generated images like 'Shrimp Jesus' going viral on the platform. These AI-generated images, although often bizarre, have the potential to deceive users due to the difficulty in discerning real content from AI-generated ones. This poses risks, especially for older users who may not easily recognize fake content, leading to a polluted social media experience.
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