AI vs. elections: 4 essential reads about the threat of high-tech deception in politics
Using disinformation to sway elections is nothing new. Powerful new AI tools, however, threaten to give the deceptions unprecedented reach.
March 18, 2024 • ~8 min
Demand for computer chips fuelled by AI could reshape global politics and security
The effects of AI’s growth on global security could be difficult to predict.
March 4, 2024 • ~8 min
In 2024, we’ll truly find out how robust our democracies are to online disinformation campaigns
Low tech or hi-tech, the next year will determine how much action nations take on election interference.
March 1, 2024 • ~7 min
Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back
Scientists estimate that for every 100,000 people targeted with specific political ads, several thousand can be persuaded.
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~9 min
FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The FCC banned AI robocalls, but AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns remain a threat.
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
Disinformation is often blamed for swaying elections – the research says something else
Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.
Jan. 26, 2024 • ~8 min
Fake Biden robocall to New Hampshire voters highlights how easy it is to make deepfakes − and how hard it is to defend against AI-generated disinformation
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
Jan. 23, 2024 • ~7 min
Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.
Dec. 7, 2023 • ~11 min
No, you're not that good at detecting fake videos − 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions
When you view photos and video through the fog of war, first ask yourself: Do I really know what I’m looking at?
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~6 min
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