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How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024

Deepfake technology poses risks to elections by potentially spreading misinformation, but 2024 saw less targeted manipulation than feared.
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How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms have relaxed their measures against election misinformation since 2020, with varying approaches to political advertising and misinformation safeguards.

How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms are retracting aggressive measures against election misinformation compared to previous elections.
Meta and Google have retained some ad restrictions to manage falsehoods during elections, contrasting with X's relaxed policies.

Meta says AI-generated content was less than 1 precent of election misinformation

AI content constituted less than 1% of election misinformation detected by Meta's fact-checkers during major global elections.

Misinformation-Packed Ads Thriving On Facebook Just Days Out From The Election

False election ads flood Facebook as investigations reveal violations of Meta's policies, misleading voters close to the election.

How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms have relaxed their measures against election misinformation since 2020, with varying approaches to political advertising and misinformation safeguards.

How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms are retracting aggressive measures against election misinformation compared to previous elections.
Meta and Google have retained some ad restrictions to manage falsehoods during elections, contrasting with X's relaxed policies.

Meta says AI-generated content was less than 1 precent of election misinformation

AI content constituted less than 1% of election misinformation detected by Meta's fact-checkers during major global elections.

Misinformation-Packed Ads Thriving On Facebook Just Days Out From The Election

False election ads flood Facebook as investigations reveal violations of Meta's policies, misleading voters close to the election.
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#first-amendment

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.

Judge blocks California's new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake Musk reposted | TechCrunch

A federal judge blocked California's AI deepfake law, asserting it infringes on First Amendment rights related to satire and free expression.

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.

Judge blocks California's new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake Musk reposted | TechCrunch

A federal judge blocked California's AI deepfake law, asserting it infringes on First Amendment rights related to satire and free expression.
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#social-media

An influencer thought someone dropping off ballots was suspect.' It was the postman

Misinformation about elections can lead to real-world threats against public servants, as evidenced by a viral video targeting a postal worker handling ballots.

X's Grok bot now points to government website after election misinformation warnings

X updated its AI chatbot Grok to prevent election misinformation following complaints from five secretaries of state about false information provided regarding ballot deadlines.

Top election official says colleagues gave Elon Musk 'hand-delivered' notes to stop him from spreading misinformation

Elon Musk has been accused of spreading election misinformation, complicating the efforts of election officials to correct false claims.
Election officials are struggling to combat the high volume of misinformation spread by Musk and on his platform X.

Elon Musk's X changes Grok chatbot after states say it spread election misinformation

Election officials are concerned about Grok spreading misinformation regarding ballot deadlines and request more accurate guidance for users.

Elon Musk's X chatbot has a new message for users seeking election-related information

X's AI chatbot Grok was spreading election misinformation, prompting changes to guide users to trusted voting resources.

I've been studying misinformation for a decade - here are the rumours to watch out for on US election day

Prepare for rising misinformation in the upcoming US presidential election regarding voter legitimacy and participation.
Social media plays a crucial role in spreading and amplifying electoral misinformation.

An influencer thought someone dropping off ballots was suspect.' It was the postman

Misinformation about elections can lead to real-world threats against public servants, as evidenced by a viral video targeting a postal worker handling ballots.

X's Grok bot now points to government website after election misinformation warnings

X updated its AI chatbot Grok to prevent election misinformation following complaints from five secretaries of state about false information provided regarding ballot deadlines.

Top election official says colleagues gave Elon Musk 'hand-delivered' notes to stop him from spreading misinformation

Elon Musk has been accused of spreading election misinformation, complicating the efforts of election officials to correct false claims.
Election officials are struggling to combat the high volume of misinformation spread by Musk and on his platform X.

Elon Musk's X changes Grok chatbot after states say it spread election misinformation

Election officials are concerned about Grok spreading misinformation regarding ballot deadlines and request more accurate guidance for users.

Elon Musk's X chatbot has a new message for users seeking election-related information

X's AI chatbot Grok was spreading election misinformation, prompting changes to guide users to trusted voting resources.

I've been studying misinformation for a decade - here are the rumours to watch out for on US election day

Prepare for rising misinformation in the upcoming US presidential election regarding voter legitimacy and participation.
Social media plays a crucial role in spreading and amplifying electoral misinformation.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot spewed election disinformation

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok spread election misinformation, leading to demands for accuracy from state officials.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot is trying to fix its election misinformation problem

X's AI chatbot Grok now directs users to trustworthy election resources following criticism for spreading misinformation.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson Blasts Liberals Alleging Voter Fraud: There Is No Evidence That Any of That Is True Whatsoever'

Dr. Jason Johnson debunked conspiracies alleging Elon Musk rigged the 2024 election, stating that misinformation affects both political parties equally.

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot spewed election disinformation

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok spread election misinformation, leading to demands for accuracy from state officials.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot is trying to fix its election misinformation problem

X's AI chatbot Grok now directs users to trustworthy election resources following criticism for spreading misinformation.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson Blasts Liberals Alleging Voter Fraud: There Is No Evidence That Any of That Is True Whatsoever'

Dr. Jason Johnson debunked conspiracies alleging Elon Musk rigged the 2024 election, stating that misinformation affects both political parties equally.
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#2024-presidential-election

ABC News affiliate WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania accidentally aired test election results. It's not cheating. - Poynter

The erroneous airing of test election results sparked misinformation about election rigging in Pennsylvania.

It's Election Day, and all the AIs - but one - are acting responsibly | TechCrunch

Grok chatbot provided misinformation about U.S. election results due to its willingness to answer questions, unlike other major AI chatbots.

ABC News affiliate WNEP-TV in Pennsylvania accidentally aired test election results. It's not cheating. - Poynter

The erroneous airing of test election results sparked misinformation about election rigging in Pennsylvania.

It's Election Day, and all the AIs - but one - are acting responsibly | TechCrunch

Grok chatbot provided misinformation about U.S. election results due to its willingness to answer questions, unlike other major AI chatbots.
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5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Election misinformation has increased significantly during the early voting period, complicating the process for voters and election officials.
#election-integrity

James O'Keefe Recruits Election Workers to Secretly Record at the Polls

James O'Keefe is mobilizing conservative volunteers to secretly record voting to expose perceived fraud, raising concerns about the election process integrity.

What price are US media outlets paying for spreading election lies?

Defamation settlements highlight gaps in accountability for election misinformation.

James O'Keefe Recruits Election Workers to Secretly Record at the Polls

James O'Keefe is mobilizing conservative volunteers to secretly record voting to expose perceived fraud, raising concerns about the election process integrity.

What price are US media outlets paying for spreading election lies?

Defamation settlements highlight gaps in accountability for election misinformation.
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The Gateway Pundit Is Still Pushing an Alternate Reality

The Gateway Pundit retracted false claims about election fraud involving Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss after a defamation lawsuit settlement.

Election Falsehoods Take Off on YouTube as It Looks the Other Way

YouTube's decision to stop fighting election misinformation has allowed conspiracy theories to thrive, boosting ad revenues in the process.
#generative-ai

AI's Underwhelming Impact On the 2024 Elections

Concerns about AI's impact on the 2024 U.S. elections were overblown, with minimal influence from political deepfakes.

Election Deniers Aren't Waiting for November

Generative AI impacting elections through misinformation.
AI-generated content causing challenges for election officials.

AI's Underwhelming Impact On the 2024 Elections

Concerns about AI's impact on the 2024 U.S. elections were overblown, with minimal influence from political deepfakes.

Election Deniers Aren't Waiting for November

Generative AI impacting elections through misinformation.
AI-generated content causing challenges for election officials.
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Voting officials face an uphill battle' to fight election lies

A viral video falsely claimed ballots for Trump were destroyed, revealing the dangers of misinformation in the electoral process.

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

Users on X are earning thousands by sharing election misinformation and conspiracies, manipulating social media algorithms for financial gain.

From rodeos to radio, inside the Arizona fight against misinformation

La Campesina addresses election misinformation among Arizona Latinos to emphasize their voting power.

Trump Rally in Michigan Dominated by More False Statements

Trump continues to make false statements about the 2020 election and the federal government's response to disasters as he campaigns for 2024.

From AI Content To Fake Local News, Brands Must Play Programmatic Dodgeball This Election Season | AdExchanger

Programmatic advertising makes it easy for brands to end up near misinformation. NewsGuard launched a misinformation tracking center for accurate ad placement information.

FCC issues cease-and-desist order to operator linked to AI-generated Biden robocall

The FCC issued a cease-and-desist notice to Lingo Telecom for its alleged role in deploying AI-generated robocalls imitating President Joe Biden during the New Hampshire primary.
The calls were aimed at dissuading residents from voting and could violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
.@sama says ChatGPT will have to evolve in “uncomfortable” ways https://t.co/zieAWlKCp0

Exclusive: Sam Altman says ChatGPT will have to evolve in "uncomfortable" ways

OpenAI's next big model will be more advanced than existing models
Future AI products will require uncomfortable decisions and individual customization

Exclusive: Sam Altman says ChatGPT will have to evolve in "uncomfortable" ways

OpenAI's next big model will be more advanced than existing models
Future AI products will require uncomfortable decisions and individual customization

Rudy Giuliani to appear in court over defamation of 2020 election workers

Rudy Giuliani is defending himself in a defamation lawsuit over false statements he made about election workers.
The case seeks to hold Trump allies accountable and test the use of defamation law against misinformation.

WATCH: Fox News Cuts Away from Trump Rally to Correct Many Untruths' and Report the Election Was NOT Stolen'

Fox News cut away from a Trump rally in Iowa to correct his untruths about the election being stolen.
Arthel Neville, an anchor on Fox News, has been pushing back on Trump's lies and has been previously targeted by him.

Giuliani Disbarred From the Practice of Law in New York

Giuliani, a former ally of Trump, disbarred for misconduct including spreading election misinformation.
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