CSET’s Josh A. Goldstein provided his expert insights in an article published by the Financial Times, which explores the rapid rise of AI-generated conspiracy theories and spam content on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook.

Goldstein highlights the potential consequences of AI-generated content, stating, “The success of such content could mean that nefarious actors will ‘use AI images to build up’ followings before pivoting towards spreading election-related disinformation, for example.”

The article also cites a preprint paper by Renee DiResta and Josh A. Goldstein that highlights the increase in AI-generated spam flooding Facebook with strange and hyper-realistic content, ultimately driving traffic to external websites for monetary gain.

To read the full article, visit the Financial Times.