The AI storm drowning Pakistan
Summary
Pakistan faces a dual crisis with devastating floods and a surge of climate change misinformation amplified by generative AI, exacerbating tensions and exploiting vulnerable communities online.
Key Points
- Pakistan experienced devastating floods in 2025 affecting millions, especially in Punjab.
- Generative AI has been used to spread misinformation and sensationalist narratives about the floods, worsening geopolitical tensions.
- AI-generated content has also contributed to gender-based exploitation and sexualisation of women in flood-related posts.
- Social media platforms have largely failed to adequately address flood-related misinformation, though TikTok has made limited efforts with cautionary warnings.
