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AI-generated election interference attempts have already begun, such as when AI robocalls mimicking US President Joe Biden’s voice attempted to discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s primary elections last month | Photo: Bloomberg
At least six major technology companies plan to sign an agreement this week that would guide how they try to stop the use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections.
Germany’s upcoming Munich Security Conference event comes as more than 50 countries are scheduled to hold national elections in 2024.
Attempts at AI-generated election interference have already begun, such as when AI robocalls imitating US President Joe Biden’s voice attempted to discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s primary election last month.
“In a critical year for global elections, technology companies are working on an agreement to combat the deceptive use of AI targeting voters,” said a joint statement from several companies on Tuesday. “Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok and others are working together to move toward this common goal and we hope to finalize and present the details on Friday at the Munich Security Conference.”
The companies declined to share details of the deal’s contents. Many have already said they are putting safeguards on their own generative AI tools that can manipulate images and audio, while working to identify and label AI-generated content so that users social media know if what they see is real.
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, was not mentioned in the statement and did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
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First publication: February 14, 2024 | 7:07 a.m. STI
