Microsoft report highlights AI efforts around election misinformation and harmful deepfakes
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The report highlights the challenges associated with protecting people from the dangers of AI-generated content, including election-related misinformation and deepfake content.
Microsoft's white paper suggests policy recommendations for lawmakers to regulate AI-generated text, images, video, and audio in order to address growing concerns about misuse.
Brad Smith emphasized the necessity of new laws to combat the misuse of deepfakes for crimes such as defrauding seniors and abusing children, not just focusing on election interference.
Recent instances of AI-generated deepfakes of political figures like President Biden and VP Harris have raised alarm about the implications for misinformation during future elections.
The report underscores the urgency for industry and policymakers to work together in promoting content authenticity, identifying abusive deepfakes, and empowering the public with knowledge about AI-generated harms.
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