AI-Generated Fakes Stir U.S. Election Security Fears, Calls for Regulation
February 25, 2024
Generative AI technology is raising concerns about its role in creating fake audio and imagery for political manipulation in the upcoming U.S. election.
Political operatives and super-PACs have been using AI tools, leading to calls for increased regulation and tech company accountability.
Legislative and tech industry efforts are underway to combat deceptive AI, yet experts remain doubtful about their effectiveness, especially with most illegal robocalls originating abroad.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed mandatory AI usage disclosure in political communications before elections.
The use of AI in political campaigns has heightened fears of misinformation, underscoring the need for robust safeguards.
AI-generated voices in industries like gaming have triggered SAG-AFTRA negotiations with studios to protect actors, reflecting wider issues of AI ethics and fair treatment.
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