Answers670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS JOSHUA AThe Media and Politics

The Media and Politics Answers

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What is AI-generated disinformation?

A
information created by non-journalists
B
information that is accidentally deleted online
C
false or misleading information created or spread using AI tools
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a political opinion shared on social media
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How can social media algorithms contribute to political manipulation?

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by blocking all political content from users
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by making every post appear equally in a feed
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by prioritizing emotionally engaging or extreme content
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by requiring users to verify every post before sharing
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Why is regulating AI-generated political content challenging in democratic societies?

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because elections are not influenced by media
B
because AI-generated content cannot spread online
C
because most platforms already label all AI content
D
because regulation may conflict with freedom of speech
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Why might AI systems unintentionally amplify bias in political communication?

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because AI systems are programmed to favor one political party
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because AI systems learn from large datasets that may reflect existing inequalities
C
because AI systems prevent users from verifying information
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because AI systems eliminate emotional content
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Which TWO actions would best support the ethical use of AI in political communication? Select TWO answers.

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designing algorithms to prioritize the most sensational content
B
encouraging anonymous bot networks to share political messages
C
labeling political ads or videos that were created or altered using AI
D
increasing transparency about who paid for political advertisements
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Which TWO examples from the passage are forms of AI-generated disinformation? Select TWO answers.

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AI-generated fake news articles that look authentic
B
deepfake videos that imitate a political leader's face or voice
C
polling results reported by a trusted source
D
a candidate posting their official campaign platform on a website
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A political post appears in your social media feed multiple times in one day. Many accounts post identical comments, and the message uses extreme emotional language. Which statements best describe how bots and algorithms could be shaping this situation? Select TWO answers.

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If the post appears often, it has likely been verified as accurate by the platform.
B
Automated bots may be repeatedly sharing or commenting to make the post seem more popular than it is.
C
Social media companies push highly-reliable content.
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Algorithms may prioritize emotionally charged content because it generates more engagement.

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