The impact of generative AI on elections in 2024 is a significant concern for cybersecurity and information security experts.
- Generative AI is being used in political campaigns and elections to create deepfakes, chatbots, and automated texts, posing risks of misinformation and manipulation.
- The widespread availability of generative AI is expected to amplify existing issues of mis- and disinformation, hate speech, and scams in the political landscape.
- Experts are still learning about the full extent of how generative AI will affect elections globally, with concerns about the manipulation of voters and political discourse.
- Tracking the use of generative AI in elections is crucial to understanding its impact and identifying the companies, tools, and platforms involved in these activities.