AI Deepfakes & Fake News in Michigan: Can Democracy Survive 2025?
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Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of truth. In Michigan — a key swing state — experts warn that AI-driven disinformation and deepfakes could decide the future of democracy.
🎙️ WKAR General Manager Shawn Turner moderates a powerful discussion with:
🧠 MSU experts on communication, computer science, and media
🏛️ Michigan lawmakers on new bipartisan bills requiring labels on AI-generated political content
📰 Journalists from NPR, Bridge Michigan, and WLNS
🎓 MSU students navigating fake news in real time
👉 What you’ll learn:
The difference between misinformation vs. disinformation
How deepfakes and AI tools are shaping Michigan politics in 2025
Why public trust is collapsing — and what can restore it
The future of media literacy for communities and voters
📺 This isn’t just about Michigan — it’s a warning for every democracy facing AI-powered deception.
💬 Question for you: Do you trust what you see online in 2025? Why or why not?
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Support for "Decoding Disinformation" is provided by MSU Research Foundation.