Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal Mark Bailey: LLMs, Disinformation, Chatbots, National Security, Democracy
May 28, 2024
Mark Bailey, a faculty member at the National Intelligence University and chair of cyber intelligence, dives into the complex world of AI chatbots and democracy. He discusses the threats of disinformation to democratic norms and national security, emphasizing the need for an informed public. Bailey also explores the differences between chatbots and traditional technology like calculators, raising important questions about trust and reliability. The conversation highlights AI's role in shaping information integrity and societal trust, crucial for maintaining democracy.
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Chatbot Bias and Misinformation
- AI chatbots trained on biased data can amplify harmful ideologies and spread misinformation.
- This was evident with Microsoft's Tay chatbot, which quickly became racist and anti-Semitic due to its Twitter training data.
Epistemic Breakdown and Democracy
- Disinformation erodes the foundation of democracy by breaking down justified true belief.
- This over-reliance on confirmation bias hinders productive policy debates.
LLMs and Epistemic Disintegration
- LLMs, acting as epistemic assistants, can weaken the chain of justification for knowledge.
- Over-reliance on LLMs diminishes critical thinking and informed policy debate.