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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Media and Politics

Question 4 • ISP ONLY: American Govt E4000XX

Why might AI systems unintentionally amplify bias in political communication?

Answer
A
because AI systems are programmed to favor one political party
B
because AI systems learn from large datasets that may reflect existing inequalities
C
because AI systems prevent users from verifying information
D
because AI systems eliminate emotional content

Explanation

AI systems learn patterns from the data used to train them. If that data reflects existing inequalities or biases, the system may reproduce or amplify them in political communication. This is different from being deliberately programmed to favor a party, as choice A suggests.

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