Bakrie University Webinar Discusses Rampant AI and Social Media Surveillance

The digital space is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI) and viral culture, according to experts at a Universitas Bakrie webinar. Hany Nurahmawati, a lecturer and communication specialist, noted that AI has become deeply integrated into society, extending beyond industry into everyday life, with people instinctively turning to AI tools for answers. She warned that the rapid advancement of AI, including its use in creating influencers and models, is becoming unsettling. Fellow speaker Bambang Sukma Wijaya highlighted the intersection of imaging machines and citizen surveillance on social media, urging the public to remain critical and cautious of the information they encounter online.