InvestigateTV and Gray stations announced today the launch of a project that will take a look at how artificial intelligence is impacting daily life in ways viewers may not be seeing or thinking about.
A press release says the project, called Manipulated: A Disinformation Nation, “brings together InvestigateTV’s national unit and
Gray’s local newsrooms to explore how AI is already shaping what people see online and how audiences can protect themselves.”
“InvestigateTV and our newsrooms are trusted sources in giving viewers insight into how new technology affects their daily lives. By combining our national investigative team with local reporting across our markets, we will empower audiences to educate themselves and avoid being misled,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
The first part of the series is tackling AI-created campaigns that appear to show messages from trusted sources, in an attempt to start “civic chaos”. Going forward, the series will cover celebrity spoofs, designer knockoffs that undercut small businesses, and personal videos repackaged into fabricated fundraisers or ads. In addition to covering types of AI content, viewers will learn how to spot AI and how to prevent becoming a victim of AI scams.
“This in-depth series will arm our audience with critical information about the rising impact of AI and how to tell the difference between its helpful and harmful applications,” said Lee Zurik, Gray’s Senior Vice President of News Strategy and Innovation.
Visit the InvestigateTV website to learn more and watch the first episode.