Advances in artificial intelligence are making it a cinch to create so-called deepfake images, videos and audio recordings, raising concerns that bad actors could bombard people with hyper-realistic scams and spread disinformation.
Learning how to verify information, assess digital trust, and use AI responsibly are rapidly becoming foundational skills for academic and professional success.
The UK is creating a new national security centre to identify and disrupt hostile information campaigns as artificial intelligence makes it easier for foreign states to spread convincing disinformation and deepfakes.