Exploring the effects of AI on the UK general election, including risks of deep fake content, generative AI for voter targeting, and misinformation spread via interactive platforms. Discussing the challenges posed by AI in shaping election campaigns and the impact of deep fakes on truth.
It’s been a busy week in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI found itself in hot water with Scarlett Johansson after launching its new chatbot, Sky, drawing comparisons to the Hollywood star’s character in the sci-fi film Her. In South Korea, the second global AI summit took place, and a report from the Alan Turing Institute explored how AI could influence elections. The Guardian’s UK technology editor, Alex Hern, tells Madeleine Finlay about what’s been happening. Help support our independent journalism at
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