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Katherine Maher on the future of trusted information

Jan 24, 2024
Former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, Katherine Maher, discusses the future of trusted information. They explore the use of AI in reshaping internet information distribution, the viability of in-text citation for AI, Wikipedia's response to AI models, the impact of the internet on trust, and how to regain trust in society.
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  • Constructing an infrastructure that fosters spaces of discourse for constructive conversations is crucial in ensuring the internet remains a reflection of the best of humanity.
  • The increasing presence of AI-generated content calls for measures to avoid misinformation, maintain a human touch, and prevent the weaponization of AI to spread false narratives during elections.

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Building Infrastructure for Constructive Discourse

The podcast discusses the importance of constructing an infrastructure that fosters spaces of discourse for constructive conversations, starting with a common set of facts and building better understandings. The aim is to expand this circle of discourse and bring it into public conversations, perpetually expanding it outward.

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