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Disruptions on the Horizon (Policy Horizons Canada)
by Paul Pival on May 23rd, 2024 | 0 CommentsA recently-released report from Policy Horizons Canada, Disruptions on the Horizon, "identifies and assesses 35 disruptions for which Canada may need to prepare and explores some of the interconnections between them." Number 1 on the list is:
People cannot tell what is true and what is not
The information ecosystem is flooded with human- and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content. Mis- and disinformation make it almost impossible to know what is fake or real. It is much harder to know what or who to trust.
More powerful generative AI tools, declining trust in traditional knowledge sources, and algorithms designed for emotional engagement rather than factual reporting could increase distrust and social fragmentation. More people may live in separate realities shaped by their personalized media and information ecosystems. These realities could become hotbeds of disinformation, be characterized by incompatible and competing narratives, and form the basis of fault lines in society. Research and the creation of scientific evidence could become increasingly difficult. Public decision making could be compromised as institutions struggle to effectively communicate key messaging on education, public health, research, and government information.
They also include a diagram showing how interconnected this particular risk is to many others:
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