How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024
Briefly

In January, thousands of New Hampshire voters received a deepfake call purportedly from President Biden, urging Democrats to abstain from voting in the primary.
Despite concerns about AI's role in elections, 2024 didn't see a surge of targeted deepfakes, but rather a rise in openly shared AI-generated memes and content.
Hany Farid expressed concern not over bombshell deepfakes but rather a 'death by a thousand cuts' scenario where propaganda subtly manipulates narratives.
The commissioned Biden deepfake aimed to raise awareness about AI's potential dangers, resulting in fines and criminal charges against its creator.
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