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Artificial intelligence and the electoral process | Editorial - WBAL TV Baltimore: Artificial intelligence and the electoral process | Editorial  WBAL TV Baltimore http://dlvr.it/T6K8mL #ai #artificialintelligence

We've often been stunned at the human-like qualities of AI chatbot conversations over the last year and a half. Now Anthropic has demonstrated that it's not just a sometimes situation -- each generation of models is becoming more persuasive, and their most capable model is now as persuasive as humans. That's got real world implications for social, political and commercial communications, which they discuss in this paper ⤵️. More on Axios

2024: the year the world is going to the polls. 🗳 In the UK, research prior to the General Election from Thinks Insight & Strategy showed the public could be pushed into boosting misleading online posts related to asylum seekers, fake voters and what to bring to the polling station. 🇬🇧 4 in 10 reacted to an audio deepfake of Keir Starmer. 👤 The number of international fact checking organisations has dropped from its 2022 height, according to The New York Times. 📉 A future threat for governments, companies and people. ⚠ Online misinformation and disinformation is on the rise, fuelled by generative AI and increased geopolitical tension. ⚔ But there is room to be optimistic as people wise up to AI and challenge their own beliefs about what they see online. 🤔 Across the Pond, Sheera Frenkel is looking at disinformation campaigns during this Presidential campaign. The public is sceptical of misleading posts. 🇺🇸 Will increased public understanding negate the need for policy and legislative intervention? 📋

#Misinformation and #Disinformation in the era of #AI presents a crucial period for our electoral politics in 2024. We are witnessing how #political #parties and and their #followers engage in sharing #false or #skewed narratives to advance their agendas, hence the inherent need for citizens to be on the alert. Five pointers to clarify and verify, to some extent, what politicians are saying: 1. Who created this (the message or information you received)? 2. For What reason (political, ideological, propaganda etc)? 3. Why (to sway voters, to make opponents look bad, etc)? 4. When (is the message an old one, when was it created, is it original, etc)? 5. Where (where was it said)? These guiding tips will help you navigate the news feed and your timeline more efficiently and effectively. Osman Abubakari-Sadiq

GenAI Technology in Politics : Presents both Potential & Challenges ! AI is raising the bar for political campaigns with it’s data-driven & effect micro-targeting strategy The electorate should be more resilient, accustomed and prepared for AI’s deceptive effects…

 Join us at #DISICON for a compelling panel discussion on tech-empowered democracy. Discover from renowned international experts how #AI is transforming the information space and electoral processes, and how technology can empower citizens. #DISICON7 #NDIKosovo #USAIDKosovo #InformationIntegrity #AI National Democratic Institute (NDI)

Political misinformation is one of the greatest challenges of our day. We're committed to providing the public with clear, understandable information about media authenticity. #deepfake #ai #politics https://lnkd.in/gRKqaSQw

Now that the election is over, we really need to have a conversation on media literacy, the role of AI in deep fake videos and social media, why local news consumption should outweigh cable network consumption.....and why reading longform content from trusted and established sources (NYT, WaPo) needs to be done.

Disengagement? High Campaign Costs? Corruption? What’s Wrong with Politics Today? At this very moment, we’re delving into these pressing issues in our Virtual Town Hall Meeting, organized by the Forum of Digital Politics From print to AI, every technological shift has redefined political discourse—print, radio, TV, mobile, and the internet each becoming a vital tool in its time. Now, as we rapidly enter the AI era, political communication is transforming again. AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a game-changer, reshaping engagement, influence, and participation. Let’s harness this power for a more inclusive and transparent political future. #DigitalPolitics #ForumofDigitalPolitics #TownHallMeeting #Political #PoliticalCampaign