AI Predicted to Influence 2024 Elections with 'Disturbingly False' Political Advertising

Experts warn of a potential flood of AI-fabricated content and tampering with voting systems, but also highlight AI's potential in defending elections.

• Advanced artificial intelligence is predicted to significantly influence and manipulate voters in the 2024 elections, with potential for 'disturbingly false' political advertising.
• 2024 presidential campaigns are already utilizing AI, with examples including the Trump campaign using AI to recreate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential announcement with fictional guests.
• Experts predict a flood of AI-fabricated content, including manipulated images, audio, and videos that are indistinguishable from reality, which could dramatically scale previous methods of election interference.
• AI technologies could also make it easier for bad actors to tamper with voting systems, using AI-enabled hacking tools to probe networks, scan for digital weaknesses, and conduct intrusions.
• Despite the potential dangers, AI may also provide some of the best defenses for protecting elections, with new applications offering opportunities to thwart attackers, counter disinformation, and educate the public in real time.

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