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artemisia1

(1,750 posts) Sat Mar 7, 2026, 08:25 PM 4 hrs ago

How to Tell What's Real and What's AI-Generated on Social Media

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How to Tell What's Real and What's AI-Generated on Social Media (Original Post) artemisia1 4 hrs ago OP

Best bet, don't rely on social media for your news indusurb 4 hrs ago #1

While "social media" is in the video's title, it is a useful skill to have even off of social media. /nt artemisia1 2 hrs ago #4

DW (Deutsche Welle) on the danger of fake AI war videos pat_k 4 hrs ago #2

Here's a more detailed video (same group) Ms. Toad 3 hrs ago #3

indusurb

(331 posts)

1. Best bet, don't rely on social media for your news

Reply to artemisia1 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2026, 08:47 PM

4 hrs ago

In addition to AI slop there is disinformation and propaganda running rampant.

artemisia1

(1,750 posts)

4. While "social media" is in the video's title, it is a useful skill to have even off of social media. /nt

Reply to indusurb (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:56 PM

2 hrs ago

pat_k

(13,155 posts)

2. DW (Deutsche Welle) on the danger of fake AI war videos

Reply to artemisia1 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2026, 08:47 PM

4 hrs ago

Ms. Toad

(38,508 posts)

3. Here's a more detailed video (same group)

Reply to artemisia1 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2026, 09:03 PM

3 hrs ago

Unfortunately, there are a bunch of embedded ads, but lots of good information - with clear enough pictures you can actually see what they are talking about.

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