CSET’s Josh A. Goldstein provided his expert insights in an article published by NPR, which the discusses the surge in AI-generated spam on Facebook and other social media platforms. Social media algorithms appears to boost AI posts, potentially creating a cycle of increased engagement.

Goldstein emphasized the pervasive nature of AI-generated content on Facebook, noting, “These weren’t sporadic images here or there that only a few people were interacting with. They were really getting a ton of traction.”

The article 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 NPR.