Propaganda in 21st-century wars: WITNESS associate director Mahsa Alimardani speaks to France 24
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Expert warns AI-generated content and social media create new propaganda challenges in modern warfare.
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You may encounter convincing fake war content online that's increasingly difficult to distinguish from authentic information.
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France 24's Gavin Lee interviewed Mahsa Alimardani, associate director at WITNESS, about modern warfare propaganda challenges. The discussion focused on how AI-generated content and social media misinformation create obstacles for both military forces and entire societies. The interview examined the specific threats posed by artificial intelligence tools that can create convincing fake content during conflicts. WITNESS, known for its work on human rights documentation, highlighted how these technological developments complicate efforts to verify authentic information during wartime.
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