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TBD | Are You Ready for the A.I. Election?

Jan 26, 2024
Guest: Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired covering politics and technology. Fake robocalls impersonating Joe Biden in New Hampshire primary raise concerns about AI-generated disinformation during the upcoming election. Discussion on the challenges of identifying real and fake information, regulating AI in politics, and the use of watermarks to monitor AI content. Exploring the impact of AI on spreading fake information and manipulating audio clips.
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  • AI-generated content, such as audio and video, is becoming a major player in politics, raising concerns about the authenticity of information.
  • Regulating AI in politics poses challenges, as current regulation is limited, and companies often rely on voluntary commitments rather than enforceable rules.

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AI-generated robocalls impersonating political candidates pose a threat to elections

In New Hampshire, a fake robocall from someone impersonating Joe Biden urged voters not to participate in the primary, claiming it only enables Republicans to re-elect Donald Trump. This robocall was likely an unlawful attempt at voter suppression using artificially generated impersonation. AI-generated content, such as audio and video, is becoming a major player in politics, raising concerns about the authenticity of information. Detecting AI-generated fakes is challenging, even for AI companies. The polarization of politics makes people susceptible to believing and spreading misinformation, regardless of its authenticity.

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