EU Warns AI Chatbots and Deepfakes Could Threaten Integrity of 2024 European Election
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The EU's cybersecurity agency warns that AI chatbots and deepfakes pose a threat to the integrity of the 2024 European Parliament election.
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There has been a surge in the use of AI chatbots, deepfakes, and similar tech that could spread disinformation.
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Media outlets and governments need to be vigilant in spotting and fighting AI-generated disinformation ahead of the election.
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Deepfakes and AI disinformation have already been used in recent election campaigns in Europe.
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The report also warns of an "unprecedented surge" in cyberattacks like ransomware and DDoS attacks across the EU.
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