Rise in AI-Generated Election Disinformation Raises Alarm Ahead of Global Votes

Studies reveal the ease of creating and spreading misleading content, despite tech companies' efforts to curb misuse.

AI-generated disinformation, including deepfakes and misleading images, is becoming a significant concern ahead of elections in the US and other countries.
Despite efforts by AI companies to implement safeguards, studies show that it's still relatively easy to create and spread misleading election-related content.
Social media platforms are struggling to cope with the rise of AI-generated disinformation, with calls for more robust moderation and regulatory measures.
Experts warn that the proliferation of deepfakes could undermine public trust in the electoral process and exacerbate political polarization.
There is a push for AI and social media companies to adopt more stringent policies and for governments to introduce regulations to combat the spread of AI-generated disinformation.