2) Social Manipulation By AI Algorithms

In 2018, a report highlighted social manipulation as one of the major risks of AI. Unfortunately, this concern has turned into a reality as politicians, such as Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., have used social media platforms like TikTok to sway the opinions of young voters.

TikTok utilizes an AI algorithm that fills a user’s feed with content based on their past engagement, and critics have questioned the app’s inability to filter out harmful or inaccurate information, raising concerns about its ability to protect its users.

The rise of deep fakes has further complicated the issue of online media and news With technology making it easy to manipulate images and videos, it has become easier for malicious actors to spread misinformation and propaganda.

This has led to a situation where it is increasingly difficult to distinguish between reliable and false news. As a result, it has become challenging to trust even the most reliable evidence, leading to a significant issue