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Major companies join forces to combat AI-generated election interference

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Major companies join forces to combat AI-generated election interference

Major technology companies, including Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Microsoft, and others, have voluntarily adopted measures to address the threat of AI-generated deepfakes in disrupting global elections. The agreement focuses on detecting and labeling deceptive AI content, rather than outright banning deepfakes. Additional companies, including chatbot developers Anthropic and Inflection AI, have joined the initiative. The accord aims to safeguard democratic processes by preventing the dissemination of false information and educating the public on recognizing AI-generated fakes. Despite some reservations, this voluntary commitment is seen as a significant step towards protecting the integrity of elections.

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OpenAI, Meta and other tech giants sign effort to fight AI election interference

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI, Meta and other tech giants sign effort to fight AI election interference

A group of 20 tech companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe, have joined forces to combat deceptive AI content that could influence elections worldwide. The agreement, announced at the Munich Security Conference, involves developing tools to detect misleading AI-generated media, creating public awareness campaigns, and taking action against such content. Companies aim to prevent the use of generative AI, which can swiftly produce text, images, and videos, to sway elections. The accord underscores the need for a collaborative effort and shared standards to combat AI election interference.

Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Major technology companies like Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and TikTok are set to sign an agreement at the Munich Security Conference in Germany to combat the deceptive use of AI in democratic elections. With over 50 countries due to hold national elections in 2024, the accord aims to address the growing threat of AI-generated election interference. The companies have already implemented safeguards on their own AI tools and are working towards identifying and labeling AI-generated content to prevent manipulation. Details of the agreement have not been disclosed.

How AI companies are reckoning with elections

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

How AI companies are reckoning with elections

As the US approaches its next presidential election amidst the mainstream adoption of generative AI tools, companies like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are preparing to handle potential issues that may arise. These tools have already been used to create AI-generated images in advertisements and manipulate voices to mislead voters. To address concerns of misrepresentation, Google's Gemini will refuse to answer election-related queries and refer users to Google Search instead. OpenAI's ChatGPT directs users to trusted voting information sources, while Microsoft is rolling out updates to combat false election information provided by Copilot. These responses differ from how these companies typically approach elections with their other products.

Kids’ Cartoons Get a Free Pass From YouTube’s Deepfake Disclosure Rules

Wired · 1y ago

Kids’ Cartoons Get a Free Pass From YouTube’s Deepfake Disclosure Rules

YouTube has updated its rules regarding deepfake videos, requiring users to disclose any use of synthetic media. The platform aims to combat the spread of AI-generated misinformation, particularly during the upcoming US presidential election. However, the new policy excludes AI-generated animations aimed at children, potentially allowing low-quality content to bypass disclosure requirements. YouTube's parent company, Google, has also made efforts to demote AI-generated clickbait in search results. Critics argue that parents may struggle to identify AI-generated cartoons and filter them out for their children.

Slovakia’s Election Deepfakes Show AI Is a Danger to Democracy

Wired · 1y ago

Slovakia’s Election Deepfakes Show AI Is a Danger to Democracy

An audio recording, allegedly featuring Michal Šimečka, leader of Slovakia's Progressive Slovakia party, discussing election rigging with a journalist, emerged on Facebook just before Slovakia's elections. Šimečka and the journalist denied its authenticity, and fact-checkers suggested AI manipulation. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in election integrity and the struggle to combat AI-generated disinformation. It also exposed a loophole in Meta's manipulated-media policy, which focuses on video manipulation, leaving audio manipulation largely unchecked. This incident may serve as a test case for the EU and other nations preparing for upcoming elections, emphasizing the need for improved tools and strategies against AI-generated disinformation.

Munich AI accord: Global tech companies forge alliance to combat misinformation in elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Munich AI accord: Global tech companies forge alliance to combat misinformation in elections

Twenty top technology companies and social media platforms have signed an accord to combat harmful artificial intelligence-generated content that could interfere in global elections in 2024. More than 4 billion people in over 40 countries, including India and the US, will be voting this year. The accord aims to safeguard online communities against deceptive AI content and involves companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and TikTok. The signatories commit to developing technology to mitigate risks related to deceptive AI election content, detecting and addressing its distribution, promoting cross-industry resilience, and providing transparency to the public.

Election Deepfakes Are Coming Even If Big Tech Pledges to Stop Them

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Election Deepfakes Are Coming Even If Big Tech Pledges to Stop Them

Major tech companies have pledged to combat AI-generated deepfakes that aim to deceive people and impact elections. The pact, announced during the Munich Security Conference, includes prominent tech firms such as Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X, along with AI companies like ElevenLabs, Stability AI, and OpenAI. While the details of the solutions are limited, the symbolic nature of the pact highlights the seriousness with which these companies approach the issue. The battle against deepfakes is a bipartisan concern, as both Republican and Democratic senators praised the initiative.

Election wave and AI disinformation raise stakes in 2024

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Election wave and AI disinformation raise stakes in 2024

The article discusses the potential impact of AI-powered disinformation on politics, particularly during the upcoming election year of 2024. The proliferation of fake content, enabled by AI technology, poses a significant threat to the integrity of elections in countries such as Taiwan and potentially in over 60 other countries, including the United States, Britain, India, and South Africa. The article highlights the increasing sophistication of AI-generated fake content and raises concerns about its potential to exacerbate polarization and erode trust in mainstream media. Governments are struggling to keep up with regulating AI while tech companies are introducing their own initiatives to combat disinformation.

In big election year, AI's architects move against its misuse

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

In big election year, AI's architects move against its misuse

Tech companies that specialize in artificial intelligence (AI) are taking steps to prevent the misuse of AI in major elections around the world. OpenAI is working on preventing abuse of its chatbot tools in elections, while Google and Meta (Facebook and Instagram) are implementing limits on their AI chatbots' responses to election-related prompts. Additionally, 20 tech companies, including Adobe, Amazon, and Microsoft, have signed a voluntary pledge to prevent deceptive AI content from disrupting voting in 2024. These efforts come amidst concerns about the potential for AI-generated content to blur fact and fiction in political campaigns.

EU adopts measures soon to curb election risks on X, TikTok, Facebook

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU adopts measures soon to curb election risks on X, TikTok, Facebook

Major online platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Elon Musk's X are expected to take action against election interference or risk facing fines, according to new guidelines likely to be adopted by the European Union. The guidelines, part of the Digital Services Act, aim to address concerns related to illegal and harmful content on these platforms, particularly in relation to election campaigns. While the guidelines are not legally binding, platforms that fail to address the risks could be fined under the Act. The guidelines will specify risk mitigation measures and best practices, particularly regarding generative AI content.

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