Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns of AI-powered misinformation's potential impact on the 2024 US and Indian elections.
Schmidt expresses concern over social media platforms' inadequate protection against false information generated by AI, emphasizing the need for increased focus on combating misinformation.
He highlights the reduction in trust and safety groups within platforms and urges prioritizing "free speech for humans, not computers" to address the immediate danger of AI-driven misinformation.
Schmidt proposes marking content, verifying user identities, and holding individuals accountable as strategies to establish a more accountable environment on social media platforms.