In the longer term, the greatest danger posed by AI isn't fake images themselves, it's the collapse of trust in real evidence. Seeing is no longer believing — and our institutions are unprepared for it.
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The real threat of AI is the collapse of trust - PoynterAdam Rosepoynter.org
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But in the longer term, the greatest danger posed by AI isn't fake images themselves, it's the collapse of trust in real evidence. Seeing is no longer believing — and our institutions are unprepared for it.
Outlook
PessimisticCollapse of trust in real evidence undermines democratic accountability, journalism, and legal institutions.
Timeframe
beyond 5 yearsImplied
The author explicitly frames this as a 'longer term' danger, which maps to beyond 5 years.
Confidence
high
The author frames this as the 'greatest danger' and states it declaratively without hedging, indicating high confidence.
Potential Data Sources for Validation
Public opinion surveys measuring trust in photographic or video evidence over time (e.g., Edelman Trust Barometer, Pew Research on media trust); frequency of AI-dismissal claims in political or legal contexts tracked by fact-checkers.
About the Author
Adam Rose
Author Perspective
Across 5 tracked claims, Adam Rose skews pessimistic.
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