The rise of AI intensifies hidden information manipulation, exposing the dangers of centralization and algorithmic bias. This article analyzes the escalation of information violence and explores how Arweave, through its decentralized (permanent) storage and immutability, rebuilds trust and ensures information transparency.
Author: Kyle
Translator: Kyle
Reviewer: Marshal Orange
Source: Content Guild - Translation
Originally published at: PermaDAO
Original link: https://permadao.notion.site/AI-Arweave-5b0f7fdbf57e49679eca344a6915cc3c?pvs=4
Who would have thought that AI could evolve from being a "straight-A student" to a "surfing pro"? Tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT, with their ability to seamlessly integrate real-time web data, have significantly boosted efficiency and flexibility in our daily work. While these advancements have undoubtedly transformed our lives for the better, they have also deepened our dependence on AI. But have we considered the risks lurking behind this dependency?
As data-driven decision-making and AI-generated content become the norm, society's “habitual sense of security” surrounding centralized data obscures a critical issue: the authenticity and reliability of data are under unprecedented threat. Fake news, algorithmic bias, and data manipulation are emerging as weapons in a new kind of violence.
In just two years, ChatGPT has amassed over 200 million weekly active users. While the spread of AI has democratized access to technology, it has also enhanced the efficiency and concealment of information manipulation. This article explores the evolution of violence in the information age and examines how Arweave offers a solution to this pressing problem.
Throughout human history, violence has been both a manifestation and a tool of power. From tribal conflicts to imperial resource wars, violence traditionally appeared in direct, visible forms. However, with the advent of the information age, the essence of violence has transformed into what can be called “soft violence.” It is no longer about physical clashes but about the covert, intangible manipulation of information.
The crux of “soft violence” lies in influence—manipulating information to shape the cognition of individuals and groups. Consequently, violence in the information era becomes more invisible yet more deadly. It can sway public opinion, subvert decisions, and even trigger societal crises. This shift has rendered modern societies uniquely vulnerable: the more reliant we are on information, the lower the cost of manipulation and the greater its impact.