The ‘Deepfake Election’: How AI and Fake Content Could Influence 2024 US Contests

The impact of deepfakes on the 2024 U.S. Election is already evident, experts say, calling for the public to be more aware of potential fake content.

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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, concerns about the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology on the electoral process are reaching new heights.

Deepfakes are highly convincing and deceptive digital media—typically videos, audio recordings, or images—increasingly generated using artificial intelligence, and often for misleading or fraudulent purposes.