Claudia Plattner is Germany’s top cyber security guardian. star she talks about a world in which we can trust less and less what we hear and what we see. She has some tips for this.
Ms. Plattner, elections are now won or lost on the Internet. What is the wildest fake you have come across so far?
One fake that made me laugh was the Pope in a stylish down coat. What shocked me most was the alleged call by US President Joe Biden to voters not to vote. This is a very deliberate attempt to influence elections.
What is still harmless and when does it become dangerous?
None of this is harmless. We live in a world in which we can trust less and less what we hear and what we see. Artificial intelligence is fueling this development, which worries me. The sender and material should be recognizable as authentic so that it is clear that the Chancellor really did speak.
Source: Stern
I have been working in the news industry for over 6 years, first as a reporter and now as an editor. I have covered politics extensively, and my work has appeared in major newspapers and online news outlets around the world. In addition to my writing, I also contribute regularly to 24 Hours World.
