Combating Misinformation Online Using Artificial Intelligence

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Computer scientist Anima Anandkumar and election scientist Michael Alvarez are tackling the thorny problem of election-related misinformation and disinformation using the power of AI. In this conversation brought to you by Caltech Science Exchange, Alvarez and Anandkumar discuss how machine learning can identify and prevent online harassment, as well as how it can help uncover the spread of disinformation on platforms like Twitter and Facebook and lead to a more trustworthy social media ecosystem. 00:05: Introduction 01:29: AI and its applications 04:17: AI tools for misinformation online 05:26: How misinformation spreads 08:24: The impact of social media on elections 12:00: The scope and scale of misinformation online 18:34: Practical AI tools for combating misinformation 23:00: Open-source algorithms and free speech 25:55: Differentiating between fact and fiction on social media 27:25: Developing tools for online platforms 29:19: Audience Q&A 44:25: Outro This event is part of Conversations on Artificial Intelligence, a webinar series hosted by the Caltech Science Exchange. Join Caltech science writers as they interview Caltech experts about the next quantum revolution and have the opportunity to ask your own questions: https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/connect/conversations/conversations-ai?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=cseai Learn more about the science and impact of artificial intelligence on the Caltech Science Exchange: https://scienceexchange.ca

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