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AI Misinformation Soars: 1/3 of Web Traffic Malicious

5/12/2025

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Calgary's Koat.ai is shining a light on the alarming rise of AI-driven misinformation, with over a third of internet traffic generated by malicious bots. Co-founder Connor Ross warns that these bots are launching disinformation campaigns against businesses and governments, threatening democracy and skewing public perception as they outpace our defenses.

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Calgary's Koat.ai is shining a light on the alarming rise of AI-driven misinformation, with over a third of internet traffic generated by malicious bots. Co-founder Connor Ross warns that these bots are launching disinformation campaigns against businesses and governments, threatening democracy and skewing public perception as they outpace our defenses.