Julia Angwin’s Post

Guardrails Prevent Trouble? Sam says avoid AI abuse—protect the democratic process. With elections coming up in the US and other major countries, concerns are rising that hostile nations might use AI to sow dissent. #GenerativeAI tools such as #ChatGPT and DALL-E will get extra guardrails, say their creators. #OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (pictured) wants to “make sure our AI systems are built, deployed and used safely.” In #SBBlogwatch, we assess the challenge. At Techstrong Group’s Security Boulevard: https://lnkd.in/eNDect-Q

New AI-powered tools produce inaccurate election information more than half the time, including answers that are harmful or incomplete, according to new research. #AI #election2024 #informationtechnology

While heralding new efficiencies in public services and administrative tasks, the advancement of #AI technologies also brings forth unprecedented challenges in the realm of elections. The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to be misused in electoral processes has emerged as a pressing concern for AI companies like #OpenAI. In response to this, Open AI is actively developing strategies to address these challenges. The possibility of AI tools being used to create misleading #deepfakes, orchestrate influence operations or develop #chatbot impersonations of political figures is a significant threat to the integrity of democratic systems. More at http://ow.ly/sB7a10591kj #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors

While social media’s impact on political outcomes is often debated, it cannot be ignored that it played a role in the political upheavals of 2016, including Trump’s election and Brexit. However, what sets 2024 apart from 2016 is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion, have the capability to generate large-scale misinformation that appears plausible. When combined with the speed and reach of social media, this can create a dangerous combination. https://lnkd.in/deVma_7P

Recent advancements in generative #AI have sparked concerns as highly realistic yet fabricated images and videos flood the #digital landscape, challenging the authenticity of public figures and democratic processes. https://bit.ly/4cFBFt5

Election news often contains disinformation, worsened by generative AI. Despite preventions, researchers bypassed AI tool safeguards, creating misleading images, reveals a Center for Countering Digital Hate report. More in the article: #election #misinformation #generativeai #chatgpt

The potential of #AI as both a decision-making and democratising tool is immense, from enhancing voter engagement and participation to facilitating cost-effective campaign planning, precise scenario simulations, & big #data analysis. With nearly half of the world in #election mode in 2024, including #India, the #EU & the #US, the far-reaching impacts of #AI, particularly generative AI, in infecting popular narratives & #electoral outcomes have come into sharp focus. JaibalN Naduvath

One of the big fears surrounding AI is its ability to spread misinformation. As things start amping up for the 2024 election, we have to be aware of the impact that AI could have on campaigns and have plans in place to mitigate its worst effects. I have noted, just in the past week a number of hallucinations when using various AI tools. When challenged, I have found they often self correct. While AI has the ability to create a massive amount of misinformation, I am curious as to where 'we' will use it to validate and check information presented as fact. #AI #Bias #Misinformation

Preparing for the election battleground of 2024: where AI, deepfakes, and disinformation collide. An eye-opening read 👀🔍 #Election2024 #AI #Deepfakes https://lnkd.in/gk82cm9T

Politicians Blaming AI to Evade Accountability for Their Missteps Politicians are increasingly dismissing authentic evidence like videos or voice recordings as AI-generated fakes, while deepfakes are being used for misinformation. For example, a robocall imitating President Biden's voice aimed at voter suppression in New Hampshire. Also, former President Trump claimed an ad with his mistakes was AI-made. This situation, known as the "liar's dividend," provides politicians with an excuse to deny real evidence. The advancement of AI in making believable deepfakes has surpassed the development of detection tools, causing widespread doubt about media's authenticity. The escalating abuse of AI in politics and social media underscores the urgency for effective regulation and increased public awareness to counter AI-generated misinformation. #ai #deepfakes #politics #misinformation #generativeai https://lnkd.in/dD8NSbcD