Through Conversations

The Pervasive Nature of Misinformation - Mohsen Mosleh

Episode Summary

In this episode, Moshen Mosleh delves into the intricate processes related to misinformation, exploring the alarming rise of this trend and the underlying reasons why people share misinformation.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Moshen Mosleh delves into the intricate processes related to misinformation, exploring the alarming rise of this trend and the underlying reasons why people share misinformation. He highlights the significant effects of low-quality content on public perception and trust. Mosleh also provides practical tips on how to detect misinformation, empowering listeners with the tools they need to navigate the digital information landscape critically.

Furthermore, the discussion touches on the challenges of identifying AI-created content and the complexities of misinformation across multiple social platforms. By examining these issues, Mosleh sheds light on the pervasive nature of misinformation and offers insights into how we can better protect ourselves from its harmful effects.

About Moshen Mosleh:

Moshen is a Senior Lecturer (Permanent Assistant Professor) at University of Exeter Business School, research affiliate at MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Fellow at Alan Turing Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

X: @_mohsen_m

Website: https://mohsenmosleh.com

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Highlights

00:00 Intro and Episode Preview

04:29 Misinformation Related Processes

08:54 Rise of Misinformation Trend

12:20 Reasons for Sharing Misinformation

16:12 Effects of Low-Quality Content

21:03 Tips to Detect Misinformation

23:00 Identifying AI-Created Content

27:11 Multi-Social Platforms Discussion

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