Defending Canada: The battle against AI-driven disinformation

Shahinfard discusses the growing threat of AI-driven disinformation in Canada, highlighting how artificial intelligence is used to generate and spread false information, undermining democratic institutions. He suggests that Canada can learn from Taiwan’s use of digital platforms like Pol.is and Join to counteract disinformation. These platforms promote citizen engagement, transparency, and real-time fact-checking. To protect its democracy, Shahinfard offers that Canada needs similar multi-faceted approaches to combat AI-fueled disinformation before it causes significant harm.

Farzad Shahinfard is an adjunct professor of English and Social Science at Sheridan College. His interests lie at the intersections of critical theory, AI ethics, AI governance, the arts, education, and health-care policy. He is also a candidate in the MPP in Digital Society Program at McMaster University.

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