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0Nora recently wanted to find information about a scientific discovery and queried an AI large-language model asking for a summary and references. The AI model provided a summary of the discovery and a number of citations. After Nora searched for the articles the AI cited, she discovered that they did not exist. How would this be classified?
Answer Options
A
As phishing
B
As misinformation
C
As disinformation
D
As brand impersonation
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Misinformation is incorrect information, but not purposefully so like disinformation. This is true regardless of the way the information is provided. Phishing is used to gather credentials and other sensitive information, and brand impersonation attacks focus on appearing like a legitimate brand or company.