AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how information is created and shared. The technology can make it easier and faster to create and share information, but it can also be used to spread misleading content in new ways and on a larger scale.

Information influence

AI can be used to influence

AI has changed the way we manage and disseminate information. While the technology opens up new opportunities, at the same time it presents a challenge because it enables the rapid creation and dissemination of realistic and misleading information.

AI and election interference

Generative AI has rapidly changed how information is created and disseminated. The technology has created new opportunities for actors intent on misleading, manipulating or undermining confidence in democratic processes and elections.

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Propaganda

Propaganda is messages that, through images, language or symbols, seek to influence the opinions, values or behaviour of a great many recipients.

Source critisism

Source criticism is a substantial and significant part of a country’s psychological defence against malign information influence. When we are critical of sources, we evaluate information rather than automatically buying it as the truth.

Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression is a constitutional right in Sweden and an important part of our democracy. Everyone shall be able to express thoughts, ideas and opinions without interference by the state or authorities.