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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

609: Stephen Armstrong

Mar 30, 2024
CEO Stephen Armstrong, ex Disinformation Governance Board member, joins Duncan to discuss AI misinformation, government secrecy, social media accuracy vs. other sources, misinformation vs. disinformation with humorous examples, benefits of AG1 powder, conspiracy theories, a nonchalant approach to travel and existential thoughts, and unraveling the myth of Tartaria.
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Quick takeaways

  • Critical thinking is essential in countering misinformation and fake news spread by artificial intelligence.
  • The Disinformation Governance Board aims to protect against misinformation, incitement of violence, and foreign influences, but faces interruptions in its operations.

Deep dives

Artificial Intelligence and Misinformation

There is concern over the potential influence of artificial intelligence in spreading misinformation and fake news. With people increasingly using the internet for news, maintaining critical thinking skills is crucial. Discussions around the dangers of machine intelligence manipulating public discourse highlight the need to safeguard against threats to democratic foundations.

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