Articles By
Sacha Altay
Misinformation reloaded? Fears about the impact of generative AI on misinformation are overblown
Felix M. Simon, Sacha Altay and Hugo Mercier
Many observers of the current explosion of generative AI worry about its impact on our information environment, with concerns being raised about the increased quantity, quality, and personalization of misinformation. We assess these arguments with evidence from communication studies, cognitive science, and political science.
A survey of expert views on misinformation: Definitions, determinants, solutions, and future of the field
Sacha Altay, Manon Berriche, Hendrik Heuer, Johan Farkas and Steven Rathje
We surveyed 150 academic experts on misinformation and identified areas of expert consensus. Experts defined misinformation as false and misleading information, though views diverged on the importance of intentionality and what exactly constitutes misinformation. The most popular reason why people believe and share misinformation was partisanship, while lack of education was one of the least popular reasons.