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Today, we’re talking about the potential role of AI in the next elections. Because experts are predicting a significant role…
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The Role of AI in Elections
As 2024 unfolds, democracy is at a pivotal crossroads. Elections are sweeping across the globe, from South Africa to the UK and the US, with many countries participating in the democratic process. Among these, the significance of the US election stands out, where the possible return of Donald Trump as the Republican candidate looms large.
Compounded by a segment of voters who believe the previous election was "stolen", and a less-than-thrilling Democratic field, the stakes are high..
In such a political landscape, attention naturally shifts to factors that could tip the scales. A focal point of interest is social media, an arena historically exploited by politicians. While its role in events like the 2016 Trump election and Brexit might have been overstated, it's undeniable that platforms like Twitter and Facebook played a part.
However, 2024 is not 2016 – now we have AI. Enter generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, which excel at producing persuasive misinformation at scale.
This brings us to a stark realization: misinformation can now spread faster than ever before, propagated by social media's ability to amplify content. This wave of AI-generated content, often indistinguishable from human-created content, has the potential to disrupt the democratic process.
Whether it's a photo of a supposed attack on the Pentagon or a fabricated anti-vaccine statement, AI can conjure up convincing narratives with ease. Social media's turbocharged influence combined with AI's capabilities creates a potent cocktail for disruption.
However, there is hope on the horizon. The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University is tackling the challenge head-on. Their recent publication delves into how to navigate this impending onslaught of AI-generated misinformation. The document categorizes malicious uses of this technology while acknowledging its potential benefits.
As democracy teeters on the brink of change, it's evident that the marriage of social media and AI will redefine the battleground.
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