The use of AI technology in this manner is a new form of voter suppression and is part of a growing trend of election disinformation worldwide. Experts warn that the rapidly advancing generative AI technology will make 2024 a year of unprecedented election disinformation. Despite the growing threat, Congress has yet to pass legislation to regulate the industry's role in politics. The incident has sparked concerns and discussions about the potential misuse of AI in future elections.
Key takeaways:
- The New Hampshire attorney general’s office is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters from coming to the polls during Tuesday’s primary election.
- The robocall falsely showed up to recipients as coming from the personal cellphone number of Kathy Sullivan, a former state Democratic Party chair who helps run Granite for America, a super-PAC supporting the Biden write-in campaign.
- The use of generative AI technology for voter suppression is a growing concern, with experts warning that 2024 could see unprecedented election disinformation around the world.
- Despite the rapidly advancing AI technology, the federal government is still scrambling to address it, with Congress yet to pass legislation seeking to regulate the industry’s role in politics.