Many people who have received AI phone calls report hearing a voice instructing them not to cast a ballot in the forthcoming presidential primary. Although the voice seemed to be that of the U.S. president, it was actually a deepfake produced by artificial intelligence (AI).
Before the general election in November, experts caution that deepfakes—audio, video, or images produced with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques with the intention of misleading—present a serious risk to US voters. They not only introduce incorrect information into the contest but also erode public confidence.
Days before the primary in New Hampshire, the communication was received by around 5,000 voters.
This election cycle, the Biden call wasn’t the only deepfake.
The campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) released a commercial featuring artificial intelligence-generated pictures of Donald Trump hugging immunologist Anthony Fauci, two individuals who had a public falling out during the COVID-19 outbreak. This was before DeSantis withdrew his bid for president.
Additionally, a different robocall was sent in September to 300 individuals who were anticipated to take part in the Republican primary in South Carolina. This time, receivers were asked who they were voting for by an AI voice that mimicked Senator Lindsey Graham.
