
UNESCO: Combatting AI Misinformation
With the exponential rise of AI development, the misinformation it causes has made a rapid and prominent spread. Platforms such as ChatGPT, Meta AI, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot have made AI use convenient for almost anyone with internet access. However, this accessibility comes with the price of the truth. AI misinformation such as deepfakes, propaganda, fake news stories, and false statistics make up a significant amount of the content consumed online daily. The danger of this misinformation is the lack of distinction between real and counterfeit. False information threatens to debase education, science, and human culture as we know it. For example, recent research shows that over 80% of students use AI for their studies. Many AI systems often produce incorrect information by mistake, through citing unreliable sources and misinterpreting available information. With AI misinformation trickling its way into everyday life, and contributing to many social and political conflicts, communities are at a loss for how to combat generative systems. The delegates of this UNESCO committee must address AI concerns and develop actionable solutions to combat the internationally recognized dangers of AI misinformation.


