Election Simulation Shows Deepfakes Could Quickly Spiral Out of Control in 2024
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Experts simulated scenarios involving deepfakes aiming to disrupt the 2024 election. The exercise showed how quickly disinformation could spiral out of control.
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The simulation illustrated uncertainty around the roles of federal, state, and tech companies in identifying and countering deepfakes.
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Communication gaps between the federal government and tech firms in addressing disinformation have increased, posing risks for 2024.
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Some tech companies aim to safeguard 2024 elections, but smaller firms may not follow suit and open-source tools remain available.
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If public education fails to contain disinformation, a contested election with no clear winner could occur - the "worst-case scenario" according to one expert.