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DSPolitical's own Mark Jablonowski joins Ed Ludlow on Bloomberg Technology to discuss AI content in political campaigns and how our tech makes the ads we run in support of Democratic candidates safe. Mark expresses on the matter, "We make sure that we're reviewing the content of the ads that we run for factual information, making sure that we're working with only people that we know who are actually purchasing the ads. We make sure that we are working with all of the state and local regulatory environments, which has become increasingly complex. And ultimately we try and make that in a turnkey package that allows Democratic candidates and causes to run effective media campaigns." https://lnkd.in/e2Qq_cWM

What level of influence can AI have on political advertising? A study highlights AI’s capabilities, emphasizing the need for ethical scrutiny and policy-driven solutions to regulate its use in shaping public opinion and preserving electoral integrity. In TIME: https://ow.ly/7BSS50QYVoq In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/G5Qa50QYVoo

https://lnkd.in/eiJd9Jkb Yeah, absolutely warn people about disinformation. The bigger question about deepfakes in a political context, though, is not "Are they realistic enough?" Deepfakes will be more damaging by supporting and reinforcing existing political narratives, not necessarily by convincing the unconvinced. So I think the better question will be "Will political consultants embrace the reinforcement role?" and use deepfakes to solidify the existing polarization. It's a bit pedantic, but I think deepfakes support reinforcing existing belief over changing minds. They're more effective at giving people "evidence" to support their existing worldview and building up the schema that shuts down other points of view. That I have to think about this is awful and ugly.

"Misinformation will continue to harm democracy in this election cycle: Project Liberty" Yes! Unfortunately this is very true. Analysis of some potential causes of disinformation, which exacerbate the polarization of our society:      What I refer to as “the destructive polarization of society” is a deep-rooted, erosion of civilized societal norms. There are hundreds of contributing factors; however, I am focusing on what I respectfully believe is the primary cause of the direct assault on our way of life, our democratic form of government, the rule of law, and that is disinformation.      “The manipulation of facts—augmented by hateful rhetoric—that yields malicious distortions of the truth, and therefore disinformation.” (You may be a victim of disinformation at some point. I certainly have been).      The intentional distortion of facts is an assault on our dignity. The information manipulation, fueled by hate, leads to the distortion of facts, and malignant conspiracy theories.      When lies are shared on social-media channels, they undermine our democracy, the rule of law, and safety      One example, of hundreds, is the ongoing falsehood that the 2020 Presidential election was “stolen”. Of course, if we study the  facts, data, and the  empirical evidence, we know that it was not stolen.      What are the solutions to combat the proliferation of disinformation? One simple/logical solution is: “Thinking.”      Some 500 years ago, René Descartes stated: “Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am”). Today, many members of society abdicated the practice, choosing to adopt the opposite: “I am; therefore, I do not need to think.”      The innovative technologies also allow harmful manipulation of facts yielding instantaneous disinformation. Segments of society exploit the communication to manipulate messaging in real time for their hateful reasons. Please follow the facts, not conspiracy theories. Register and VOTE! For balanced internet research: Project Liberty, https://lnkd.in/gZm2KHRB; A Better Web for a Better World. Thank you. Francesco #election2024 #elections #vote #votingrights #internet #misinformation #disinformation #history #facts #data #projectliberty #polarization #thinking #democracy  #humanrights  #hatespeech #governance #truth #projectliberty #democratic #dnc #whitehouse #ussenate #houseofrepresentatives

The intersection of #AI and misinformation is more critical than ever. Trump's recent post with AI-generated images of Taylor Swift has sparked significant backlash and raised questions about the ethical use of technology in political campaigns. Here’s how AI-generated images are fueling controversy ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dCwK6Yta #usaelections #usa #politics #misinformation

I'm excited to introduce Dr Matt Stroud, author of "Digital Liberty," as the newest advisory board member of The Stoke Model. In his latest article, Matt explores the profound impact of AI and social media on democratic processes, shedding light on the challenges we face in the upcoming 2024 Presidential election. His insights are essential for understanding how technology is reshaping our society and the importance of safeguarding our democratic values. https://lnkd.in/eT4R9SwM

“Artificial intelligence cannot be blamed retroactively for the myriad challenges facing US democracy, but if those with a stake in US democracy do not respond effectively to the emerging technology, generative AI can deepen them.” Read more in a new Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) #BigStory on how AI will impact the 2024 US elections:

Deepfakes are more than just fake images. With just a few seconds of someone's voice, AI can create audio that sounds exactly like them. From impersonating politicians to spreading false information, the implications are vast and often damaging. Find out how to identify deepfake audio this election season: https://mcafee.ly/3UsQeJe

Deepfakes are more than just fake images. With just a few seconds of someone's voice, AI can create audio that sounds exactly like them. From impersonating politicians to spreading false information, the implications are vast and often damaging. Find out how to identify deepfake audio this election season: https://mcafee.ly/3UsQeJe