On the Risk of Misinformation Pollution with Large Language Models (2023.findings-emnlp)
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| Challenge: | a recent study demonstrates that large language models can be misused for generating credible-sounding misinformation . however, the ability to produce credible text raises concerns regarding their potential misuse . |
| Approach: | They propose three defense strategies to mitigate misinformation generated by Large Language Models . they propose a threat model and simulate potential misuse scenarios . |
| Outcome: | The proposed defense strategies have shown promising results, albeit with costs. |
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