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AI won't be an issue in just elections within the United States this year, but around the world. As Axios notes, "It's the first time in 60 years that the U.S. and U.K. are voting for new administrations in the same year and the first time since 2004 that the U.S. and EU are." The implications of the use of AI are large, and like the rest of the digital space in the US, individual states and companies are implementing policies that could have unintended consequences. Are you using AI within your work? What areas of concern do you have about it? Let's talk about it. #politicaladvertising #ai #artificialintelligence #politics #regulation #regulatorycompliance #digitalmarketing #digitaladvertising

As we navigate the intersection of AI and democracy, it's crucial to ponder the potential of AI to shape the future of our elections. The U.S. elections showcased the power of AI in influencing voter perceptions. Now, with India's general elections on the horizon, we stand at a pivotal juncture. How can we ensure AI serves as a beacon of transparency and fairness in our electoral process? It's time we consider robust regulations that demand transparency in AI applications used in political campaigns, ensuring voters are aware when they interact with AI-generated content. But beyond regulations, there's a broader conversation to be had about the ethical use of AI in elections. Should there be limits on how AI is used to target voters? How do we balance innovation with integrity in our democratic processes? I invite you to share your thoughts on how we can harness AI's potential while safeguarding the sanctity of our electoral process. Your insights are invaluable as we chart this unexplored territory. #AIinElections #DigitalDemocracy #EthicalAI #IndianCyberSecuritySolutions

8 predictions for AI in 2024 - How will AI impact the U.S. primary elections? What's next for OpenAI? We found these predictions to be pretty interesting!! https://lnkd.in/dbzi4gBe

As Andre Spicer said in the The Guardian earlier this month, the political landscape is at a pivotal crossroads. The recent incident involving a fabricated endorsement from Hillary Clinton highlights the potential for AI to generate content that's completely detached from reality. As we approach a year filled with global elections, the risk of AI-generated misinformation influencing voter decisions is more pronounced than ever. The cost of producing misleading information has plummeted to nearly zero, thanks to generative AI, raising concerns about the integrity of future elections. It's crucial we discuss measures to mitigate these risks including promoting critical judgment among voters. How can we balance the benefits of AI in politics with the need to protect the democratic process? #DecisionIntelligence #AI #Politics #Misinformation #Elections https://lnkd.in/eXcXnkfU

As more than 2 billion people in 50 countries head to the polls this year, artificial intelligence-generated content is now widely being used to spread misinformation, as well as to confuse and entertain voters. Rest of World is tracking the most noteworthy incidents of AI-generated election content globally. #ai #generativeAI

As the world’s largest election begins, political parties have confirmed the use of AI tools for campaigning. Political strategists claim that AI has become a significant asset, with the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leading in its utilisation for electoral purposes. The Congress, however, is using minimally or barely at all. “The BJP has notably excelled in technology adoption since its inception, positioning itself as a frontrunner in AI integration. In contrast, other political parties have been slower in embracing this technology,” said M J Srikant, Political Consultant and Election Strategist, sharing his insights with AIM on the current status of AI integration in the 2024 elections. Read more - https://lnkd.in/g_-MTg7A Sagar Vishnoi Surabhi Hodigere Tejasvi Surya

Generative AI is entering and changing the political and information landscape. In order to get a real sense of how generative AI is entering and changing the political and information landscape, WIRED is tracking it for 2024. Visit the AI Election Project here: https://lnkd.in/d7wRfySu #deepfake #fakenews #AIelection #AInews #AIpolitics

💡 The European Commission is looking for detailed information from major tech companies regarding strategies to address the risks associated with #generativeAI. The focus is on issues like AI hallucinations, deepfakes, and automated manipulation of services that could potentially mislead voters, in anticipation of the upcoming European elections..

In an era where AI shapes not just technology but our very democracy, the stakes are higher than ever. As we approach the 2024 elections, it’s time to dissect AI’s role: is it a catalyst for fair elections or a tool for misinformation? Dive into our latest policy brief by our technology policy team to explore the complexities of AI in the democratic process: https://lnkd.in/gS95GeRv Acknowledgments to the authors of this brief: Spencer Samet, Naomi McKenna, Natalie Gelman, Vaishnavi Moturi, and Katelin Wong, as well as Michelle Liou, Joy Park, Nolan Ezzet, and other contributors for developing and maintaining the Policy Department within the Institute. #2024election #presidentialelection #artificialintelligence

Does AI pose a fundamental challenge to the exercise of electoral democracy? My latest ODI insight piece on generative AI and this year of elections, urging more attention to the origins of mistrust in democratic politics https://lnkd.in/efBAZ4Tc