Record Elections in 2023 Heighten Fears of AI-Powered Disinformation
• Concerns that generative AI will accelerate the spread of election disinformation • Record number of elections in 2023 increases vulnerability • AI-powered content creation tools could enable small groups to generate vast amounts of manipulated media • Social media platforms like Meta have election protection measures but face new challenges • Proposed solutions include transparency reports, disclosing use of AI in ads, restricting political ad targeting