Next Election Could Be Influenced by AI, Disinformation: Australian Senate Inquiry

Australian authorities were concerned that information generated by AI could affect the outcome of the upcoming election.

Residents cast their vote at the Australian general elections in Sydney, Australia, on May 21, 2022. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Australian voters are being subject to disinformation and increasing AI’s (artificial intelligence) influence on election matters, a Senate inquiry has been told.

During a recent Senate hearing, representatives from the Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) pointed out that there had been reports about concerns that deep fakes might play a role in the upcoming election.