This virtual course is being broadcast simultaneously from the FPS classroom/in-person version of this course.

This course analyzes the problem of Disinformation and AI. The discussion starts with how AI technology can be used in developing and using “deepfake” advertising for disseminating false information to the public.  

A brief discussion of technology and an explanation of AI Technology follows.

Agenda:
“Disinformation”:  The bane of AI-misuse in election years and of scams and fraudulent schemes generally. 

• How AI technology contributes to “deepfakes” and “misinformation”. 
• How AI is being used to defraud companies and ordinary citizens 
• How “influencers” are spreading false information about election candidates
• How social media companies are being criticized for not fighting against false postings and election lies. 
• How companies are fighting back through both simple and complex detection efforts.
• How companies are using technology to detect impostors. 
• How metadata and other methods of protecting authentic images are being used by industry

The Language of AI.  The Tools of AI and a Briefing on the Technology.  

• Chatbot
• Generative AI
• Prompts or Questions
• Framing Questions
• Machine Learning
• LLM – Large Language Models
• NLP – Natural Language Processing
• Deep Learning
• Risk Management
• Vulnerabilities
• Optimization
• Algorithms
• Ethical AI
• Hallucinations
• Coding
• Safety
• Facial Recognition
• Anthropomorphic
• Sentient
• Big Data
• Analytics

This is not an exhaustive list but these words will prompt discussions that will lead to more AI related subjects and focus on AI basic concepts. The discussions will then include the differences between AI providers and their products and services 


This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
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