Gurwinder Bhogal — Certainty is the Death of Thought (EP.155)
Infinite Loops
The Complexity of Language and the Role of AI in Misinformation
Language is complex as the meaning of a statement can be altered based on the choice of words used. Even though a statement might not explicitly contain a lie, it can still be deceitful or biased through the use of emotive language and specific word choices. AI, reflecting human behavior, has the potential to identify such nuanced deception by analyzing the emotional tendencies in text. To combat this form of misinformation, individuals need to recognize that deceptive language exists and can distort perceptions. AI can play a crucial role in educating people by demonstrating how slight variations in word choice can lead to different interpretations of the same content. Through generating differing articles with subtle lexical changes, AI can effectively showcase how language manipulation can influence perceptions, offering a formidable tool for teaching individuals about the nuances of deceptive communication.
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