AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections DW 02/23/2025AI-generated disinformation poses a grave threat to democracy worldwide.Actors from various countries use AI for disinformation, particularly around elections.
Global cyber attacks jumped 44% last yearCyber attacks surged by 44% last year, with nation-state tactics evolving and the role of AI in disinformation increasing.Ransomware tactics have shifted from encryption to data exfiltration and extortion.
AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections DW 02/23/2025AI-generated disinformation poses a grave threat to democracy worldwide.Actors from various countries use AI for disinformation, particularly around elections.
Global cyber attacks jumped 44% last yearCyber attacks surged by 44% last year, with nation-state tactics evolving and the role of AI in disinformation increasing.Ransomware tactics have shifted from encryption to data exfiltration and extortion.
Meta: AI created less than 1% of the disinformation around 2024 electionsAI-generated content constituted less than 1% of disinformation linked to political elections in 2024 worldwide according to Meta.
Generative disinfo is real - you're just not the target, warns deepfake tracking nonprofit | TechCrunchThe threat of AI-generated disinformation is significant but not as widespread as feared during the 2024 election; many campaigns target specific groups, not the general public.
Trump 'accepts' AI-generated fake Taylor Swift endorsementTrump's use of AI-generated images raises concerns about election disinformation and legal loopholes.Generative AI in politics may outpace existing regulations on misleading content.
Generative disinfo is real - you're just not the target, warns deepfake tracking nonprofit | TechCrunchThe threat of AI-generated disinformation is significant but not as widespread as feared during the 2024 election; many campaigns target specific groups, not the general public.
Trump 'accepts' AI-generated fake Taylor Swift endorsementTrump's use of AI-generated images raises concerns about election disinformation and legal loopholes.Generative AI in politics may outpace existing regulations on misleading content.
Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warnAmerica is facing threats from foreign countries using AI to spread disinformation and influence elections, but has improved election security measures since 2016.