Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

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Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

A recent report by a digital civil rights group revealed that AI tools can be manipulated to produce convincing election lies in the voices of prominent politicians. The study tested six popular AI voice-cloning tools and found that they successfully generated fake audio clips of false statements about elections in the voices of American and European leaders. The lack of safeguards against AI-generated deception poses a significant threat to democratic elections globally.

The findings underscore the ease with which AI technology can be exploited to spread misinformation and manipulate voters. Despite some tools having safety measures in place, researchers discovered that these barriers could be easily bypassed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter regulations. The report also emphasized the responsibility of AI companies to prioritize security and transparency to combat the misuse of their platforms.

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