Media representatives from low- and middle-income countries are concerned about fake news created by artificial intelligence (AI). This type of news can create problems in society, such as political tensions. They gathered at a forum in China to seek support from a Chinese journalist group.
During the forum, they suggested that social media platforms, particularly Facebook, should consistently label AI-generated content. This labeling could help people identify fake news more easily.
Chinese reporters were asked to help hold these platforms accountable. They believe that by uniting, countries can better tackle the issues caused by AI-generated news.
Difficult words
- concerned — worried about something important or serious.
- create — to make or produce something new.
- problems — difficult situations or issues that need solutions.
- label — a word or phrase that tells what something is.labeling
- identify — to recognize or point out something.
- accountable — responsible for actions or decisions.
- tackle — to deal with or try to solve a problem.
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important to identify fake news?
- How can technology help in solving the fake news problem?
- What responsibilities do social media platforms have regarding news content?
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