The Role of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Spreading Rumors and Fake News, and Their Effect on National Security

Abstract

The study aims to monitor the role of artificial intelligence techniques in spreading rumors and fake news and revealing their impact on national security.The study used the survey method on random samples of fake images of presidents and some famous characters spreading on social media platforms. It also used a questionnaire form on samples of journalists, media professors, and artificial intelligence experts to monitor their opinions toward the study topic and get results about the effect of artificial intelligence techniques on national security.The study employed the public sphere theory, which confirmed that technological developments and the appearance of social media platforms facilitated the dissemination of fake news and opened the sphere for that, so it can easily harm national security. The survey and questionnaire findings also revealed that Facebook and YouTube are the most popular platforms for disseminating false information. These fake news stories are frequently spread to support governmental objectives, gain popular sympathy, and serve the interests of particular political parties or individuals.Also Some AI programs, such as Midjourney, Copilot, AI Studio, Prompts, and Dall-E, were responsible for fabricating the majority of the fake news.Questionnaire form Findings:The study sample agreed that artificial intelligence techniques help increase fake news because some AI techniques are easy to use in fabricated photos.The study sample agreed that political news_ particularly presidential news_ is the most frequently faked,The study sample agreed that it is necessary to spread the real news in governmental media, raising awareness of the dangers of using artificial intelligence technologies.Most of the study samples said university youth are the most needed to be aware of the dangers of artificial intelligence techniques.The study sample mentioned the measures that countries must take to protect their national security against electronic crimes and fake news through continuous awareness campaigns, seminars and workshops for digital media education, implementing strict laws against cybercrime perpetrators, rumor mongers, and anyone who fakes images, videos, and audio, and increasing awareness, transparency, and immediate and direct response to rumors.Most of the study samples said fake news can harm national security.There is a statistically significant correlation between the rate of using social media for artificial intelligence techniques in fabricating news and spreading rumors.There is a statistically significant correlation between the rate of exposure to fake news generated by artificial intelligence and its impact on national security.