What we’ve been getting wrong about AI’s truth crisis
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Started February 03, 2026
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What we’ve been getting wrong about AI’s truth crisis
MIT Technology Review (United States) | Feb 02, 2026
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The truth crisis attributed to AI is overstated; human cognitive biases play a larger role in our acceptance of false information.
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The rise of AI-generated content threatens our ability to discern fact from fiction, exacerbating the truth crisis.
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AI has the potential to enhance our understanding of truth by providing diverse perspectives that challenge our biases.
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Society must prioritize media literacy to empower individuals in navigating AI's impact on truth and belief systems.
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While AI can spread misinformation, it also offers tools for verifying facts and combating false narratives effectively.
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