Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is introducing new labels to identify AI-generated content on its platforms in an effort to combat potential misuse of AI during the 2024 presidential election. Critics are skeptical of Mark Zuckerberg's motives, citing past censorship controversies.
Key Points
Meta's new labeling approach targets AI-generated content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
The company will also label digitally altered media with high risk of deceiving the public
Critics are wary of potential bias in content moderation
Pros
Introducing 'Made with AI' labels to identify AI-generated content
Applying separate labels to digitally altered media with high risk of deceiving the public
Providing viewers with information about how manipulated content was created
Cons
Skepticism from critics regarding Mark Zuckerberg's motives
Concerns about potential misuse of the labeling system for censorship