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Explore the dual nature of generative AI technology in this 59-minute seminar examining both the transformative potential and critical risks of large language models in today's information landscape. Learn about the sophisticated ways generative AI can be weaponized for disinformation campaigns, misinformation spread, and targeted attacks on individuals and organizations, while also discovering its potential for positive societal impact. Gain insights into the intersection of AI and Computational Social Science, with particular focus on trustworthy AI development and the impact of generative technologies on digital ecosystems. Understand current research approaches for countering AI-driven misinformation and methods for enhancing the safety, accountability, and integrity of digital platforms. Examine large-scale online phenomena and discover how researchers are working to address the challenges posed by AI-generated content in the modern information environment.
