Session 3: Conference Spotlight- Politics in a World of AI Misinformation: Regulatory Approaches

Session 3: Conference Spotlight- Politics in a World of AI Misinformation: Regulatory Approaches

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Considering developments regarding AI-generated media, fake news, and impersonations, panelists discuss the challenges in regulating AI-generated media, particularly in the context of deepfakes and political misinformation. Panelists discuss the evolution of content from a text-based presentation to video-based manipulations, along with broader concerns, including the role of social media platforms, how platforms are becoming more focused, confirmation bias of individual voting publics, and the potential conflicts of interest in regulating AI-generated content. Panelists suggest solutions involving a proactive method to warn the public about AI-generated misinformation. Further, the panelists also call for greater inter-disciplinary collaboration to develop flexible and forward-thinking strategies for managing the potential political and societal harms.

https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/sitie_symposium/siti2025/sitie2025/4