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The TED AI Show: Humanity’s first AI election w/ WIRED's Vittoria Elliott

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AI and Politics: Navigating Truth and Deception

This chapter explores the influence of AI-generated content in political campaigns, emphasizing the emotional impact of deepfake videos and how they affect voter perception. It highlights recent examples of AI usage, including an AI candidate in Wyoming and campaign strategies in Indonesia, while addressing the risks of misinformation and the challenges of content moderation. The discussion also covers the implications of the 'Liars Dividend' phenomenon, which erodes public trust in information amidst the blurred lines between utility and deceit in AI technologies.

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