AI's Potential Role in Spreading Misinformation About the Holocaust Highlighted in UNESCO Report

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specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture

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Artificial intelligence poses a risk of spreading false information about the Holocaust, as warned by a recent UNESCO report.
The misuse of AI technology can lead to the dissemination of misleading or false claims related to historical events like the Holocaust.
There is a growing concern over the potential impact of AI on the spread of misinformation and revisionist narratives.

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Developments in artificial intelligence could lead to a surge in Holocaust denial, as warned by a United Nations agency. The use of AI may result in false and misleading claims about the Holocaust being spread online, either due to flaws in the programs or intentional misuse by hate groups and deniers. Concerns include the creation of deepfakes depicting the Holocaust, which could fuel antisemitism and distort historical facts. The report emphasizes the need for ethical guidelines in AI development to prevent the spread of unreliable information and combat the misuse of technology for promoting violence and spreading lies about the Holocaust.

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