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AI Revolution: A Threat to Democracy and Misinformation

1/22/2026

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A new paper published in Science warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize disinformation campaigns.
Researchers say a single individual with AI tools could control thousands of social media accounts.
AI swarms could manipulate public opinion at scale, threatening democracy.
Experts urge urgent governance measures to counter these risks.
The paper notes the dual potential of artificial intelligence to enhance communication and fuel misinformation.

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A new paper published in Science warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize disinformation campaigns.
Researchers say a single individual with AI tools could control thousands of social media accounts.
AI swarms could manipulate public opinion at scale, threatening democracy.
Experts urge urgent governance measures to counter these risks.
The paper notes the dual potential of artificial intelligence to enhance communication and fuel misinformation.