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technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"AI-Powered Disinformation: A Growing Threat to Elections Worldwide"

Artificial intelligence is being used to create convincing deepfake content aimed at deceiving voters, posing a significant threat to elections worldwide. With the accessibility of generative AI services, anyone can produce high-quality deepfakes, leading to concerns about the erosion of public trust in what they see and hear. Examples of AI deepfakes targeting political figures in Moldova, Taiwan, Slovakia, the US, and Bangladesh have raised alarms about the potential impact on upcoming elections. Efforts to regulate AI deepfakes are underway, but experts warn of unintended consequences and the challenge of monitoring encrypted chat services.

via The Associated Press|

#ai #deepfakes #democracy

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"New Hampshire AG Investigates Fake Biden Robocall Discouraging Primary Voters"

The New Hampshire attorney general's office is investigating an apparent robocall that used AI to mimic President Joe Biden's voice and discourage voters from participating in the state's primary election. The call falsely claimed that voting in the primary would prevent voters from participating in the general election. The call, which falsely appeared to come from a former state Democratic Party chair's personal cellphone number, has prompted concerns about election interference and voter suppression. Experts warn that the use of generative AI for election disinformation is a growing concern, and efforts to regulate this technology in politics are still in progress.

via The Associated Press|

#ai-technology #election-disinformation #joe-biden

politics3 years ago•9 min saved

"Concerns over 'chilling effect' on combating election disinformation after court order limits Biden administration's contact with social platforms"

A federal judge's order limiting communication between certain US agencies and social media companies could have a "chilling effect" on efforts to combat election-related disinformation, according to current and former officials. The order, which has been temporarily blocked, raises concerns about the ability of the government and social media platforms to respond to disinformation during the 2024 election cycle. The uncertainty caused by the order may slow down cooperation between officials and tech platforms, potentially undermining election security efforts. The injunction could also discourage tech platforms from taking greater actions to protect the democratic process.

via CNN|

#biden-administration #election-disinformation #federal-agencies

politics3 years ago•5 min saved

"Election-denying donors flood Wisconsin Supreme Court race with cash"

More than $3.9m has been contributed to the Wisconsin supreme court election in support of conservative candidate Daniel Kelly, with donors including anti-abortion thinktanks, conservative billionaires, and groups funded by Wisconsin shipping supply tycoon Richard Uihlein. The contributions come from individuals and groups involved with promoting election disinformation and attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The Wisconsin supreme court race has broken national campaign spending records, with political ad orders for both candidates reaching at least $20m. The winner of the race will determine the ideological composition of the court, which has been dominated by the right wing for 15 years, and will have a significant impact on redistricting, abortion rights, and voting rights and elections policy.

via The Guardian US|

#conservative #election-disinformation #funding