TED Radio Hour Listen Again: Warped Reality (2020)
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Mar 18, 2022 
Danielle Citron, a law professor focusing on privacy and technology, Andrew Marantz, a journalist exploring online extremism, and Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, discuss the dark side of deepfake technology. They reveal alarming cases of misinformation, its effects on individual lives, and the broader implications for democracy. The conversation illuminates the struggle between truth and deception in a digital age where AI biases can skew societal perceptions, stressing the need for accountability and justice in technology.
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Be a Critical Consumer
- Be skeptical online and think before sharing information, especially if it seems sensational or unbelievable.
- We are responsible for protecting ourselves and our democracy from misinformation.
Propagandist's Tactics
- Andrew Marantz observed a propagandist using social media to spread misinformation about a bombing.
- The propagandist used trending hashtags and emotionally charged content to manipulate public opinion.
Algorithms Reward Emotion
- Social media algorithms prioritize content with the strongest emotional impact, often negative emotions.
- Propagandists exploit this by creating sensational and engaging content, regardless of its truthfulness.
