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As generative language models improve, they open up new possibilities in fields as diverse as healthcare, law, education and science. But, as with any new technology, it is worth considering how they can be misused. Against the backdrop of recurring online influence operations\u2014covert <\/em>or deceptive <\/em>efforts to influence the opinions of a target audience\u2014the paper\u00a0asks:<\/p>\n How might language models change influence operations, and what steps can be taken to mitigate this\u00a0threat?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Our work brought together different backgrounds and expertise\u2014researchers with grounding in the tactics, techniques, and procedures of online disinformation campaigns, as well as machine learning experts in the generative artificial intelligence field\u2014to base our analysis on trends in both domains.<\/p>\n We believe that it is critical to analyze the threat of AI-enabled influence operations and outline steps that can be taken\u00a0before<\/em>\u00a0language models are used for influence operations at scale. We hope our research will inform policymakers that are new to the AI or disinformation fields, and spur in-depth research into potential mitigation strategies for AI developers, policymakers, and disinformation researchers.
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