Blinken Says Fighting Disinformation 'Vital US National Security Interest'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that fighting disinformation, including AI-enabled content, is a "vital" national security interest and diplomatic priority for the United States. Digital technologies, such as social media and AI, significantly accelerate the spread of disinformation, according to Blinken, who made these remarks at the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul. To address this issue, the State Department has released a "Democratic Roadmap" of recommendations, which includes encouraging social media platforms to label AI-generated content and informing users when an image is real or not. The US also plans to leverage sanctions, export controls, and visa restrictions to hold governments and firms accountable for disinformation.

March 18, 2024
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