New capabilities in artificial intelligence are rapidly increasing the quantity,speed,diversity,and virality of disinformation,automating the processes of content creation and disinforma-tion campaigns.As these capabilities continue to improve and proliferate,they erode trust in verifia-ble facts,further threatening democratic governance and fostering citizen skepticism about the possi-bility of truth in public life.Overall,artificial intelligence contributes to the production,reconstruc-tion,and dissemination of disinformation through methods such as deepfakes,the development and deployment of large language models,AI-enhanced social bots,and microtargeting.Addressing the challenge of disinformation requires a multifaceted approach,considering the converging factors of technology,media,and human behavior both psychologically and technically.Possible governance pathways for disinformation can be explored through strategies such as multidimensional accountabili-ty arrangements,emphasizing the role of gatekeepers on internet platforms,ensuring the normal sup-ply of information by news media,drowning out disinformation with high-quality information,and enhancing the digital literacy of the public.
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