Presidential Candidate Rep. Dean Phillips Denounces Consultant's Alleged Deepfake Robocall Scheme

The campaign for the Democratic nomination faces scrutiny as a consultant is accused of using AI to discourage voter turnout in New Hampshire.

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips distances himself from a campaign consultant accused of creating a deepfake robocall of President Biden.
The robocall, aimed at discouraging New Hampshire voters from participating in the primary, is at the center of a multi-state law enforcement investigation.
Magician Paul Carpenter claims he was paid by consultant Steve Kramer to produce the deepfake, which reached up to 25,000 people.
Phillips' campaign ended its relationship with Kramer prior to the revelation of his alleged involvement in the robocall scheme.
The incident has sparked concerns about the ease of using AI to influence politics and the potential for future election interference.