AI in the Age of Fake (Imagined) Content

An overview of the current AI landscape and the geopolitical challenges faced in the AI era: The line between what is real and what is fake is rapidly disappearing. We are at a turning point in the era of misinformation and disinformation, with AI fundamentally reshaping how fabricated content is created and spread. Because this threat is borderless, we urgently need a new framework. A global credibility institute that brings together journalists, researchers, technologists, and policymakers can serve as a shared starting point. Such an initiative can help establish common norms and standards for defining, disclosing, and governing content authenticity. Protecting the truth is a public good problem, and establishing a shared epistemic foundation is critical to preserve trust in the AI era.  https://www.stimson.org/2026/ai-in-the-age-of-fake-imagined-content/