Disinformation and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa: Security Implications of AI-Altered Information Environments
Eduardo Albrecht, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs and Brubaker, Rebecca (2024). Disinformation and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa: Security Implications of AI-Altered Information Environments. United Nations University.
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Sub-type Research report Author Eduardo Albrecht
Eleonore Fournier-Tombs
Brubaker, RebeccaTitle Disinformation and Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa: Security Implications of AI-Altered Information Environments Publication Date 2024-02-09 Place of Publication New York Publisher United Nations University Pages 40 Language eng Abstract This report explores the ways in which AI technologies as they currently stand impact peace and security, and what methods might be used to mitigate their adverse effects - through the development of better tools and the inclusion of peace and conflict considerations in AI governance frameworks. The report presents the following findings: AL is a driver of disinformation which adversely impacts peace building efforts; there are several ways to mitigate AI-powered disinformation; and AI can also be used to promote peace building (although these mechanisms are still in the early stages. The report proposes several mechanisms to address disinformation moving forward. UNBIS Thesaurus PEACEBUILDING
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ARMED CONFLICTSKeyword Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Peacebuilding
ConflictCopyright Holder United Nations University Copyright Year 2024 Copyright type Creative commons ISBN 9789280866185 -
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