Fake news isn’t new but with AI in the mix. it’s becoming harder to tell what’s real and what’s not. This podcast episode from TechGlimmer dives into that exact problem. It talks about how tools like GPT (yep, the same tech behind some of the chatbots you’ve probably encountered), deepfake videos, and bots are being used to spread misinformation in smarter, more convincing ways than ever before.
What really hit home for me was how these technologies are designed not just to deceive but to attack our trust in news and social media altogether. The episode also gives some really practical tips simple things we can all do to help spot AI-generated fake news before we share it and contribute to the problem.
Whether you’re a tech nerd like me or just someone who wants to make sure you’re not getting tricked by online nonsense, this episode is definitely worth your time. Plus, it’s just about 12 minutes, so you can squeeze it in during a coffee break.
Give it a listen, and let me know what you think. How do you handle spotting fake news in your day-to-day life? We need to talk about this more.
