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What is AI-generated misinformation?

AI chatbots and image generation models possess the remarkable ability to create digital content at a pace far surpassing human capabilities. However, AI models can also generate fabricated or deceptive materials. In this lesson, students are asked to consider: How can AI models be used to generate false information? How can AI-generated fakes be detected?

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Teacher Reviews for this resource: What is AI-generated misinformation?

“This resource is an excellent lesson on misinformation and disinformation which challenges the students to identify the difference between real and AI generated information and images.”
Renee Reich,Gifted Teacher, K-12 Instructional Coach, Jeannette City School District
“excellent resource to educate students about AI error, ethics, misinformation, and disinformation”
Jessica,High School Chemistry Teacher
“this is 100% relevant to students because they use AI all of the time”
Jessica Sutara,Chemistry & Integrated Science Teacher, Burrell School District