Deepfake Biden Robocall Seeks to Suppress 2024 NH Primary Turnout
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An unknown number of New Hampshire voters received a fake robocall on Jan. 21, 2024 that sounded like President Biden urging them not to vote in the upcoming GOP primary.
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The call appears to have used AI deepfake technology to clone Biden's voice in an effort to suppress voter turnout.
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Deepfakes are increasingly easy to create using AI, allowing anyone to generate convincing fake audio or video of public figures.
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Deepfake robocalls and other AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns are difficult to counter and can damage elections by spreading false information.
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Society needs timely, accurate local knowledge from reputable sources to counter emerging deepfake disinformation threats that undermine democracy.