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AI, Election Integrity, & Information Quality 1. We cannot decouple trusted AI with information integrity. 2. Without measurement infrastructure and scientifically informed metrics and standards, we won't get ahead of this eventuality. #deepfakes #datastandards #responsibleAI #democraticAI #electionsecurity #electionintegrity #disinformation #informationquality #TrustedAI #nationalsecurity #generativeAI #artificialintelligence

And another way in which unchecked #genai can threaten our democracy. Hallucinating chatbots and distorted search results. The threat is not from sentient 'Skynet' AI. It is from AI that corrupts our trust in any content posted online. We need to invest in governance, trust, and safety that mitigates against risk and nefarious uses. #aisafety #responsibleai #aiethics #electionsecurity

As we approach a pivotal moment in U.S. this year with the upcoming elections, it's crucial to reflect on the tools shaping our political discourse in general. A recent Wired article sheds light on an alarming trend: Microsoft's AI chatbot, known as Microsoft Copilot, has been disseminating election-related misinformation, including conspiracies and outdated or incorrect information. When prompted about simple election queries, the chatbot's responses were startling. From misdirecting about polling locations to listing withdrawn electoral candidates, the inaccuracies are not just errors but pose a real threat to informed public discourse. The bot even displayed images linked to debunked election conspiracies and offered resources from questionable groups under the guise of promoting "election integrity." This isn't a solitary incident. Research by AI Forensics and AlgorithmWatch indicates a systemic issue with Copilot, providing inaccurate election information across different countries. Such misinformation includes incorrect polling numbers, election dates, and fabricated controversies about candidates. While Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and pledged to combat disinformation, particularly from generative AI tools, the persistence of such errors even after updates raises concerns. As professionals and citizens, we must question the reliability of AI in crucial contexts like elections and advocate for stringent standards and oversight. While the issues highlighted pertain specifically to Microsoft's Copilot, it's imperative to recognize that this is not an isolated phenomenon unique to one AI tool. Across the tech landscape, various similar tools have demonstrated tendencies to propagate misinformation or inaccurate data. This pattern underscores a broader, industry-wide challenge in ensuring AI reliability and ethical use, particularly in sensitive areas like political discourse. This case serves as a stark reminder that as we integrate AI more deeply into our lives, the imperative for accuracy, transparency, and ethical considerations becomes increasingly paramount. The article: https://lnkd.in/e4EMX_uF #ArtificialIntelligence #ElectionIntegrity #TechnologyEthics #PoliticalDiscourse #DigitalDemocracy #ResponsibleAI #FactChecking

At the Munich Security Conference (MSC), major technology firms have committed to combatting deceptive AI content to safeguard this year’s global elections, which will involve over 40 countries and more than four billion voters. The “Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections” involves pledges to develop technologies countering harmful AI-generated content aimed at misleading voters. Signatories have agreed to collaborate on tools to detect and address the online dissemination of such content, conduct educational campaigns, and ensure transparency. The accord also emphasizes principles such as tracking the origins of deceptive election-related content and raising public awareness about the issue. CXOtv news | Techplus Media | Techplus Media Group #itvarnews Kalpana Singhal | ANUJ SINGHAL | Naveen Singhal | Raghavendra BN Read the full news article at : https://lnkd.in/g3f3-R_3 #TechIndustry #DeceptiveAI #2024Elections #MunichSecurityConference #TechnologyFirms #TechAccord #AIContent #VoterSafety #Transparency #PublicAwareness #OnlineSecurity #DigitalContent #ElectionIntegrity #SocietalResilience #Collaboration #Signatories #EducationalCampaigns #MitigateRisks #CrossIndustryResilience #ElectionSecurity #CivilSociety #GovernmentPartnerships #CombattingMisinformation #DigitalThreats #GlobalInitiative

The use of #AI in the #2024 U.S. #presidential #campaigns today: 🤖 AI's Active Role: The article highlights the active participation of AI in U.S. politics, particularly in #government agencies, and its significant role in shaping the strategies of 2024 presidential candidates. ❗ Concerns About Misinformation: The use of AI technology in #political campaign ads raises concerns about the potential spread of #misinformation. The article discusses worries related to the misuse of AI in shaping #publicopinion during the election season. #DeepFakes 💥 Impact on Campaign Dynamics: AI is not only employed to assist politicians in reaching voters but also maliciously used to misrepresent candidates and parties. This dual role of AI introduces complexities and challenges in the landscape of political campaigning. #AIEthics #Ethics Read the full article on CNBC : https://zurl.co/ofhO ------------------------------------------------- *Follow me for the latest Data Analytics & AI News as I run the AI R&D Lab Kavi Global , the Leading Data Analytics & AI Firm in the USA.

We are proud to announce our commitment to the Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections, unveiled today at the Munich Security Conference (MSC). This accord is a collective pledge by leading tech companies to prevent deceptive AI content from influencing this year's global elections, which will see over four billion people voting in more than 40 countries. Our commitment involves working collaboratively on tools to address the online distribution of deceptive AI content, driving educational campaigns to raise public awareness about this issue, and providing transparency. This marks a significant step towards safeguarding our online communities against deceptive AI content. More here via NBC News: https://lnkd.in/gyB_Q_jd Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gXx4FmdC #TechAccord #MSC2024 #SafeguardingDemocracy

More than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024... and AI is a big concern. Tech companies are putting safeguards on their own generative AI tools that can manipulate images and sound, while also working to identify and label AI-generated content so that social media users know if what they're seeing is real. #artificialintelligence #ai #politics #technology #election #fraud ABC News The Associated Press

Great to see coverage of our partnership with Anthropic in the The New York Times today, along with discussion of the importance of accurate election information on AI platforms. Together with Anthropic, we are committed to ensuring voters in the U.S. have access to accurate election information and voting guidance.  Anthropic’s dedication to a responsible AI platform, focusing on trust and safety, aligns with Democracy Works’ mission to safeguard voters in the first elections in the generative AI era. https://lnkd.in/gPm3NwWR

📰 Major tech firms pledge AI election protections 🔍 AI Election Threats ------------------------------------- 20 prominent AI companies including Apple, Google, Microsoft, ElevenLabs, Anthropic, and Inflection AI have signed an accord to prevent deceptive AI content from interfering with 2024 elections. They pledged to work on tools to detect fabricated audio, video and images related to elections. 🛡️Deepfakes Threaten Democracy ------------------------------------- The accord focuses specifically on AI-generated content that seeks to deceptively alter the appearance/words of candidates and provide false voting information to deceive citizens. This type of manipulated media, often called "deepfakes," presents a threat to election integrity around the world. 🌐 Voluntary Efforts vs Regulation Need ---------------------------------------- While a positive step, the voluntary accord has limitations. Stronger regulations and government policies are still likely needed to address risks posed by AI manipulation tactics. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e8MG3ATi ---------------------------------------- 📩 Don't be left behind. Subscribe to Maginative.com to stay informed and updated on the most important stories in AI. If you found this post valuable, please like and repost it. One Love 🖤❤️

The "Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections" announced last Friday at the Munich Security Conference is no small feat. More than a dozen companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, Goggle and Meta (among many others), committed to combating misinformation in a historical year with elections taking place in 50 countries involving 2 billion voters is a big announcement and sets a good precedent in the discussion of the new AI governance imperative. Worth reading and understanding the commitments made by some of the largest AI players...#ai4good #aigovernance https://lnkd.in/ds2fks2Q