Roundtable discussion: How can we manage the risk from AI to spread Information Disorder?
Roundtable discussion: How can we manage the risk from AI to spread Information Disorder? Overview This summary report captures the insights from a two-day roundtable hosted by Cranfield University and the Network for Security Excellence and Collaboration (NSEC), exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Disorder (ID). The event brought together policymakers, academics, and industry experts to assess the risks posed by AI-driven disinformation and to propose actionable strategies for mitigation. Key Findings The Threat Landscape AI democratises disinformation: Tools once exclusive to state actors are now accessible to individuals and criminal groups. Deepfakes and generative content: AI can create highly realistic fake content (text, video, audio), making it harder to discern truth. Agentic AI: Capable of refining disinformation campaigns in real-time, mimicking legitimate marketing strategies. Intent is hard to prove: Disinformation may stem from hostile states, pranksters, or even accidental sources. Harms are universal: Regardless of [...]