Tech Giants Sign Agreement to Fight AI Election Manipulation, But Critics Say It Lacks Teeth
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Major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon signed an agreement to fight AI election trickery and deepfakes.
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Companies pledged to detect and label AI-generated content on their platforms, but there are no binding requirements.
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Accord targets realistic fake images/videos of candidates to trick voters, but doesn't ban deepfakes.
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Comes as over 50 countries hold elections in 2024 when AI interference has already begun.
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Critics say voluntary accord lacks strong assurances, but companies say it's a first step toward accountability.