Tech Giants Sign Accord to Adopt Precautions Against AI Election Interference
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Major tech companies signed an accord to adopt precautions against using AI tools to disrupt elections globally. Companies include Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
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The accord targets increasingly realistic fake images/videos of candidates to deceive voters. However, companies aren't committing to ban deepfakes.
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The commitments are vague and voluntary, disappointing advocates seeking stronger assurances. But it helped get diverse companies on board.
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Attempts at AI election interference have already begun, like AI-generated robocalls in New Hampshire primary.
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The accord calls for transparency, education, and safeguarding political expression. But more actions are still needed to combat misinformation.