AI-Generated Fakes Stir U.S. Election Security Fears, Calls for Regulation

February 25, 2024
AI-Generated Fakes Stir U.S. Election Security Fears, Calls for Regulation
  • 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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