How AI and social media are destroying the internet | Jake Renzella | TEDxUNSW

AI-driven misinformation campaigns are shaping the online information environment, according to a TEDxUNSW talk by Dr Jake Renzella. The talk looks at actors ranging from nation-states to special-interest groups that use these tactics to influence elections and public narratives. It also examines why social media platforms may profit from bot activity and what individuals can do to better evaluate what they see online. The talk was given at an independently organised TEDx event.

• AI-driven misinformation campaigns and their influence on digital spaces
• Nation-states and special-interest groups manipulating elections and narratives
• Why social media platforms may profit from bot activity
• Steps individuals can take to reclaim truth online

Dr Jake Renzella reveals how AI-driven misinformation campaigns shape our digital landscape, from nation-states to special-interest groups manipulating elections and narratives. Discover why social media platforms profit from bot activity and what you can do to reclaim truth. Dr Jake Renzella. Senior Lecturer in CSE at UNSW, Co-Head of the Computing and Education research group, and Director of Studies in Computer Science, Dr Renzella has a lot to offer when it comes to computers, AI, and education. Much of his research focuses on the fields of Pedagogical Generative AI and education technology. He has also built complex open source education technologies & is passionate about aligning AI technology with current Australian curriculums. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx