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WIRED Politics Lab

It's the AI Election Year

May 30, 2024
Leah Feiger from WIRED Politics Lab discusses AI in elections worldwide. They delve into deepfake technology, its impact on Indian politics, and the use of AI avatars in campaigns. The conversation also explores the challenges of media literacy, global conspiracy theories, and the need for regulatory frameworks in the digital age.
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  • Generative AI is used to manipulate political information globally, including deep fakes and audio manipulation.
  • Identifying instances of generative AI manipulation poses challenges due to the complexity of audio and video manipulation.

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AI Manipulating Elections Globally

Generative AI is being used to manipulate political information globally, including deep fakes and audio manipulation. The rise of generative AI poses challenges for social media companies in combating misinformation during elections.

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