Read the following passage about Disinformation & Deepfakes and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option tha...

Read the following passage about Disinformation & Deepfakes and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Today, false information spreads quickly through the internet because generative AI technology is becoming more advanced and easier to use. Misinformation reaches millions of people within hours through social networks. If powerful AI tools are used without control, (18)_________. People find it very difficult to recognize the difference between real content and fake videos, which makes society more confused about what is true.

Deepfakes, (19)_________, can change public opinion on important topics like climate change and inequality. Echo chambers created by algorithms isolate people in separate groups with similar beliefs, making disagreement worse. The problem is serious; (20)_________. Scientific organizations also face challenges from fraud and lost digital records, something that worries many experts about preserving knowledge for future generations. (21)_________.

Growing disagreement between different social groups makes it harder to find common agreement on facts. Evidence-based decision-making becomes impossible when people cannot believe the same information. Media literacy education in schools appears necessary to help young people think critically about what they see online. (22)_________, when implemented, would create stronger and more connected communities. Human judgment and critical thinking cannot be replaced by technology alone. Only through education and better digital practices can societies build confidence and cooperation again.

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Question 18:

A. media and leaders whom public trust will continue to strengthen considerably

B. public trust in leaders where media will continue to grow substantially

C. having restored public trust in leaders and media will improve dramatically

D. public trust in leaders and media will continue to fall significantly