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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.

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Political deepfakes are spreading like wildfire thanks to GenAI

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Political deepfakes are spreading like wildfire thanks to GenAI

A study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has found that AI-generated deepfake images pertaining to elections on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have been rising by 130% per month over the past year. The study highlights the risk of AI-generated misinformation undermining large democratic exercises, such as the US presidential election. The availability of free AI tools, combined with inadequate social media moderation, is contributing to a deepfakes crisis. The study also found that deepfake generators are easily able to create election-related deepfakes, with some platforms being worse offenders than others.

Election advertisers need to mandatorily disclose AI-generated content: Google

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Election advertisers need to mandatorily disclose AI-generated content: Google

Google will require election advertisers to add clear and conspicuous disclosures in ads containing AI-generated content starting mid-November. This policy applies to image, video, and audio content across Google's platforms. The move comes amid concerns about deepfakes and manipulated information campaigns using AI. Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant noted increased AI use in manipulative campaigns. Google has faced criticism for misinformation and is enhancing transparency measures ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 8m ago

Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings

Perplexity has launched an election information hub, using data from The Associated Press and Democracy Works, providing live updates and information on the 2024 US general election. The site offers interactive information on voting requirements, poll times, ballot measures, candidates, policy positions, and endorsements. Users can ask questions similar to using a chatbot. Perplexity's approach differs from its competitors such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, which either redirect users or decline to answer election queries due to the risk of misinformation. However, caution is advised as AI models can produce confabulations, potentially leading to inaccurate information.

Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking

Australia is concerned over Meta's decision to end US fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, fearing increased misinformation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the danger to democracy and public mental health. Meta plans to replace fact-checkers with community posts, starting in the U.S. Australia's efforts to curb misinformation include investing in reliable news and implementing social media restrictions. However, Australia's local fact-checking contract remains unaffected by Meta's U.S. change.

Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory

The upcoming elections in over 40 countries, including India, are at risk of being influenced by AI-driven misinformation, according to a study by the World Economic Forum. Deepfakes, synthetic media tools, are becoming more accessible and are being used both positively and negatively in political campaigning. Detection tools for deepfakes are not yet fully developed, and there is an equity gap in access to these tools. Journalists, fact checkers, and election officials need to be equipped to detect deceptive AI. While some tech companies are working on AI detection tools, regulation and standards are also needed to ensure transparency and accountability.

Rapid AI proliferation is a threat to democracy, experts say

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Rapid AI proliferation is a threat to democracy, experts say

At the Reuters NEXT conference, AI experts expressed concerns about the rapid proliferation of AI, warning that it poses a threat to democracy, job security, and even human existence. The rise of generative AI, which can create realistic but fabricated content, has increased the risk of deepfakes in elections, blurring fact and fiction. Additionally, AI-based decision-making in areas like pricing could lead to discriminatory outcomes. There are also fears that AI could become so powerful that it becomes a threat to humanity, with limited control or understanding of its actions.

'Match is fixed': Rahul Gandhi alleges EC 'deleting evidence' instead of giving answers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 25d ago

'Match is fixed': Rahul Gandhi alleges EC 'deleting evidence' instead of giving answers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged the Election Commission of India is "deleting evidence" instead of "providing answers" after instructing officers to destroy election-related footage after 45 days. Gandhi criticized this move, suggesting it facilitates a "fixed match" in elections, which he views as detrimental to democracy. The EC defended the decision, citing potential misuse of data to spread false narratives. Gandhi has sought electoral transparency, particularly regarding Maharashtra's assembly elections.

ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election

Business Insider

Business Insider · 8m ago

ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election

OpenAI disclosed that its language model, ChatGPT, refused around 250,000 requests for deepfake images of political candidates in the month leading up to the recent US presidential election. OpenAI introduced safeguards to prevent misuse of its AI technology, including the generation of deepfakes or chatbots impersonating candidates. ChatGPT was designed to provide users with reliable information about voting by directing them to official external sources. On Election Day, ChatGPT referred users to news organizations for accurate election results. OpenAI's efforts aimed to curb the spread of fake news and disinformation during the campaign period.

Musk, Zuckerberg, Gates to join US senators for AI forum

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk, Zuckerberg, Gates to join US senators for AI forum

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is hosting a closed-door forum with tech leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai to discuss artificial intelligence safeguards. The discussion will cover concerns related to deepfakes, election interference, and critical infrastructure attacks. Schumer aims to build consensus for safe AI innovation, emphasizing the importance of Congress acting on the complex subject of AI regulation. This meeting comes amid increasing attention on AI's societal impact, with multiple Congressional hearings and industry commitments to AI safety.

Elon Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Elon Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is suing Minnesota over a law banning AI-generated deepfakes for election influence, claiming it violates free speech protections. X argues the law imposes state judgment on content, risking censorship of political speech. It seeks to have the law declared unconstitutional and precluded by Section 230, which shields social media platforms from liability for user content. The lawsuit follows other legal challenges to the law.

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