Trend AI-enabled disinformation increasing mistrust

Summary

In the short term, the report expects AI-enabled disinformation to deepen mistrust in government, media and technology companies, especially among people who have lost their jobs. Producing convincing disinformation is already cited as one of the risks of AI misuse. The report connects this to the chronic risk of disinformation and misinformation, since misinformation about AI exists and AI can be used to create ever more convincing false content. Terrorist groups could also use AI to strengthen their ability to run disinformation campaigns. The report suggests that automation of cognitive tasks could disrupt industries, reduce employment and even weaken the income tax base.