Researchers are concerned that advancements in new artificial intelligence (AI) applications could be used to mislead the voting public and potentially sway the outcomes of elections.
Recent advancements have allowed AI to respond to writing prompts in real-time, effectively mimicking human conversation. AI has also enabled people to create lifelike images, videos, and voiceovers, commonly referred to as deep fakes. As time progresses, these tools have only become more convincing, and some researchers now believe they could be used at scale in the upcoming 2024 U.S. election cycle.
While generative AI may help campaigns to rapidly produce targeted campaign emails, texts, and videos, they could also be used for more deceptive purposes like impersonating specific candidates….