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Essays on disinformation

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Feb 2, 2023ACX

Mostly Skeptical Thoughts On The Chatbot Propaganda Apocalypse

Scott Alexander argues against the fear of a chatbot propaganda apocalypse, presenting several reasons why its impact would be limited and offering predictions for 2030.

21 min read 3,142 words

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Nov 3, 2022ACX

Moderation Is Different From Censorship

Scott Alexander distinguishes between moderation and censorship in social media, proposing opt-in settings for banned content as a solution to balance user preferences and free speech.

7 min read 970 words

censorship China content moderation