POLITICO Tech The election's coming up — but deepfake AI legislation isn't
Sep 19, 2024
Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic Senator and a prominent advocate against AI dangers, discusses the urgent need for legislation on deepfakes in election campaigns. With elections approaching, she highlights the risks of disinformation and the lack of progress on critical bills. Klobuchar emphasizes the challenges of regulating deepfakes while respecting free speech and urges social media platforms to take greater responsibility. She also touches on bipartisan discussions around antitrust issues in tech, underscoring the necessity for balanced regulations.
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Deepfake Examples
- Deepfakes impersonated Joe Biden, discouraging voters in New Hampshire.
- Other deepfakes include Trump hugging Fauci and Taylor Swift endorsing Trump.
Combating Deepfakes
- Implement a two-pronged approach: ban the most serious deepfakes and label AI-generated satire.
- This helps voters who may not realize content is AI-generated.
Misinformation Experiences
- Sen. Klobuchar faced misinformation about funding Nazis, likely due to foreign interference.
- Platforms successfully removed or labeled altered images of her holding "defund the police" signs.