Effective strategies to prevent and correct misinformation 10/15
- Use of AI (for good)
As van der Linden notes, “AI is a neutral tool. It can be used for both disinformation and defence.” The challenge lies in how we choose to apply it—and whether we use it to empower people with knowledge and critical thinking skills.
When used responsibly, artificial intelligence can support the fight against disinformation in meaningful ways. For instance, AI-generated prebunks—short messages designed to expose manipulation tactics—can be created by models like ChatGPT to help “inoculate” users before they encounter false claims. This supports the broader goal of building psychological resilience, a concept central to van der Linden’s work.