AI's Influence on Self-Defense: Expanding the Definition to Include Information Vulnerability
The concept of self-defense is evolving beyond physical confrontations to include the defense against misinformation and manipulation in the digital age. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent, it accelerates the spread of structured and convincing content that may not necessarily be accurate. This shift in how information is consumed and perceived is leading to a weakening of individual judgment and an increased reliance on AI systems to interpret reality. The article highlights that AI-driven misinformation can exploit cognitive vulnerabilities, influencing decision-making by presenting information that feels reliable, even when it is not. This new layer of self-defense requires individuals to recognize when narratives are being shaped and to question the completeness of the information they receive. 
