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Media & Disinformation

Media & Disinformation Update: AI & Manipulation

Deepfakes, intellectual property, and AI slop

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Richard Nield
Jun 09, 2026
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AI has become both a tool for manipulation and a challenge for those trying to verify what is real. From image detection systems that incorrectly label authentic images as fake, to leading chatbots repeating state-backed propaganda, reliability of information is under pressure from both humans and machines.

This edition of the Media & Disinformation Upda…

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