Nation Feb 16 Tech giants sign voluntary accord to combat election deepfakes generated with AI The accord is largely symbolic, but targets increasingly realistic AI-generated images, audio and video "that deceptively fake or alter the appearance, voice, or actions of political candidates, election officials, and other key stakeholders in a democratic election.”…
Politics Feb 08 FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls that can deceive voters Effective immediately, the regulation empowers the FCC to fine companies that use AI voices in their calls or block the service providers that carry them.
Politics Feb 06 Authorities target two firms in probe of AI robocalls impersonating Biden before New Hampshire’s primary New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said investigators have identified the source of the calls as Life Corporation and that the calls were transmitted by a company called Lingo Telecom.
Economy Feb 05 Oversight board urges Meta to rethink its policy on manipulated media in high-stakes election year The quasi-independent board said on Monday that an altered video of Joe Biden on Facebook exposed gaps in the policy.
Politics Jan 22 AI robocalls impersonate President Biden in an apparent attempt to suppress votes in New Hampshire The apparent attempt at voter suppression using generative AI is one example of what experts warn will make 2024 a year of unprecedented election disinformation around the world.
Politics Dec 27 As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections The safeguards that attempted to counter the bogus claims the last time are eroding, while the tools and systems that create and spread them are only getting stronger.
Politics Dec 20 At Iowa rally, Trump doubles down on comments about immigrants poisoning the nation’s blood Trump has faced mounting criticism for his intensifying rhetoric as he seeks to make immigration policy a key piece of his second-term agenda.
Politics Nov 29 Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation is pending Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media.
Education Nov 17 Far-right group Moms for Liberty reports more than $2 million in revenue in 2022 Since its founding, Moms for Liberty has amassed both vigorous support and forceful backlash for its efforts to target references to race and LGBTQ+ identity in schools.
Politics Oct 27 Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents, out-of-state money flowing to Ohio Supporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election.