FBI Warns of AI-Driven Foreign Threats in 2024 Elections
February 29, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of the growing threat of foreign interference in the 2024 US election, particularly through advanced AI technology.
Wray cites generative AI as a tool that can enable foreign adversaries to conduct more effective influence campaigns.
The FBI is committing to transparency by sharing information on these threats with the public and international allies.
Russia, China, and Iran are identified as nations that have previously engaged in election interference and may do so again.
There is no current evidence that foreign entities have tampered with actual votes or disrupted the voting process.
The danger of AI for malicious purposes is underlined by an incident involving a fake phone call using AI to mimic Joe Biden's voice.
An FBI informant was charged for providing false information about the Biden family, highlighting potential avenues for misinformation.
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Los Angeles Times • Feb 29, 2024
U.S. bracing for complex election threats, FBI chief warns - Los Angeles Times

