Addressing the Rise of AI-Generated Misinformation: Challenges and Implications

With the rise of social media and artificial intelligence, AI-generated misinformation is rapidly eroding public trust, blurring the line between truth and deception. George Orwell once said, “Who controls the past, controls the present and who controls the present controls the future” showcasing the crucial role that information plays in shaping the public opinion, thus the future. Misinformation has led to Orwell’s dystopian society, with the people blindly accepting what has been given to them. With the rise and politicization of AI, correlates an increasingly issue of misinformation synonymously, as AI has allowed the quick generation of information, whether false or true. This has caused one of the greatest false information crises in human history: Artificial intelligence has dominated modern social media with its generated false information. Building its analysis on previous research, this paper compares a few solutions to the previously mentioned problem that have gained recognition. Specifically, this paper examines three key solutions: AI detection tools, fact-checking initiatives, and media literacy programs, evaluating them based on effectiveness, scalability, feasibility, and cost. This study concludes by proposing a hybrid approach, combining AI-powered detection for immediate mitigation with media literacy for long-term resilience. By integrating technology with education, this strategy ensures a proactive and sustainable response to AI-driven misinformation.