Interrupting the Chain: Human Perception of AI-Generated Disinformation Through a Kill Chain Lens
This study investigated how people perceive AI-generated misinformation using a cybersecurity kill chain framework. Findings show that increased suspicion doesn't improve detection, modern LLMs produce human-like text, and sustained exposure causes cognitive fatigue specifically for fake news detection. This suggests defenses must proactively target specific points in the disinformation lifecycle.