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May 14, 2024, 1 a.m.
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a disturbing trend on social media platforms like Facebook. Users are now encountering spam posts that are generated by AI, containing strange images and captions meant to manipulate emotions or exploit sensitive topics. Unlike posts from friends, these suggestions are created by the platform itself. Researchers have found that the Facebook algorithm actively promotes AI-generated content, leading to more engagement and recommendations. Some pages use scams and spam to make money, while others have undisclosed motives for building a following. As Facebook tries to keep up with social media trends, the combination of increased recommended posts and the accessibility of AI content generation has resulted in the rapid spread of unsettling and viral AI images. Users are becoming frustrated and concerned as they struggle to differentiate between what is authentic and the potential consequences of artificial images dominating social media.

AI-generated spam is becoming increasingly prevalent on social media platforms such as Facebook and Threads. These posts, created by artificial intelligence, often feature bizarre images accompanied by captions asking for engagement or promoting scams. Researchers have found that Facebook's algorithm actively recommends these AI-generated posts to users, potentially perpetuating their popularity.

Some pages accumulating large audiences with AI-generated content have no clear financial motivation, leading to speculation about their unknown purposes. The surge in AI spam has frustrated users and raised concerns about the impact of artificial images on people's ability to discern reality. Platforms like Facebook and TikTok are starting to label AI-generated content, but the issue persists.


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