Synthetic Whistleblowers Undermine Movements

AI can produce convincing 'whistleblower' posts (text + edited badges/images) that spread rapidly on platforms and mimic genuine grievances. Because detectors disagree and platforms amplify viral narratives, a single synthetic post can poison public debates about corporate conduct, derail genuine organizing, and force reactive denials from companies and regulators. — This raises urgent questions for platform verification, journalistic sourcing standards, labor advocacy tactics, and legal liability when AI fabrications impersonate credibility‑bearing actors.