Mark Alfano

Mark Alfano, a Professor of Philosophy at Macquarie University, dives into the urgent issue of 'slopaganda'—AI-generated propaganda that's spreading misinformation at an unprecedented rate. He traces propaganda's evolution through technology and discusses its strategic use of truth. Alfano explains how generative AI creates personalized, emotionally charged content that can overwhelm fact-checking efforts. He advocates for pre-bunking and digital literacy as defenses against such manipulative messages. The conversation highlights the need for platforms to prioritize trustworthy content.