Deepfake Robocalls in Election Under Investigation: AI Misinformation Threatens Voter Integrity
January 23, 2024
The New Hampshire Attorney General's office is investigating fraudulent robocalls mimicking President Biden's voice, aimed at discouraging Democratic voters.
These robocalls raised concerns over the potential use of AI and deepfake technology to manipulate elections and spread false information.
Tech companies, including OpenAI, are taking steps to prevent AI misuse and improve election security.
Congress and the Federal Election Commission are working on addressing AI-generated misinformation in elections.
Advocacy groups and lawmakers are demanding increased protections against deepfakes and the disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads.
Authorities are also investigating an AI-generated deepfake audio impersonating a Manhattan democrat leader.
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill requiring labeling of AI-generated fakes or face a fine.
There's a call for candidates to proactively address threats posed by AI and provide accurate information to voters.
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