A World Economic Forum (WEF) report argues that AI-powered misinformation is the main short-term threat to the global economy.
Associated Press report The globalist organization has released its Global Risks Report, identifying AI-powered misinformation as the main near-term threat to the global economy. The WEF says misinformation and disinformation pose serious challenges to democracy and social harmony, and the report highlights the importance of tackling these issues.
The report is based on insights from experts and leaders in a variety of fields and expresses concern over the growing popularity of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT. These technologies simplify the creation of sophisticated AI-generated content, which the WEF claims will allow anyone to manipulate public opinion. This is an ability that was once reserved for those with specialized technology skills.
With upcoming elections in the world's major economies, the WEF expressed concern about the potential for AI-based misinformation to sway public opinion. Carolina Klint, head of risk management at Marsh, wrote a report by parent company Marsh McLennan in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group, which says AI could destabilize democratic processes and widen social divisions. warned about.
File/Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, poses for a photo on the eve of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, January 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Marx・Schreiber)
Clint said, “You can use AI to do deepfakes that can actually influence large groups of people, and that actually promotes misinformation,'' and that people can check the facts. As it becomes more difficult, “society may become even more polarized,” he added. Disinformation can also be used to stir up doubts about the legitimacy of elected governments, “which means the democratic process can be eroded and can lead to social polarization.” It will encourage it even more,” he added.
The rise of AI is giving malicious actors an easy way to carry out cyber-attacks by using it to orchestrate sophisticated phishing attacks or create new types of malware. , also poses additional risks.
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“You don't have to be the sharpest tool in the shed to be malicious,” Clint said.
The report states that extreme weather events and climate change are the second most pressing risks in the short term, followed by other environmental challenges such as significant changes to the Earth system, loss of biodiversity and scarcity of natural resources. Says.
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News, covering free speech and online censorship issues.
