'There have already been instances of generative AI being used to confuse - and even suppress - voters,' Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) told Axios in an email. This highlights growing concerns over AI misuse in undermining electoral integrity.
'I don't think gen-AI developers or platforms are taking the misuse potential serious enough,' added Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. His remarks underscore the urgency for more stringent regulations in the AI sector related to elections.
In January, there was a spate of fake robocalls in New Hampshire using an AI-generated impersonation of Biden's voice. This incident raises alarms about the potential for AI to manipulate voter behavior and influence electoral outcomes.
Despite widespread fears that generative AI could negatively impact elections, federal regulations remain scarce. Two senatorial bills introduced to govern AI use in electoral contexts are still pending, indicating a need for more robust legislative action.
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