New Era of AI Deepfakes Complicates 2024 Elections.

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made it easier to create deceptive content on the internet, posing challenges for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Recent incidents, such as AI-generated phone calls discouraging voting, highlight the potential for AI deepfakes to confuse and mislead voters. Social media platforms are grappling with how to address this issue while respecting free speech considerations. With elections taking place in approximately 70 countries this year, the impact of AI-generated fakes on voter behavior and the ability of companies to enforce rules against deceptive content remain uncertain. [Extracted from the article]