AI Misinformation
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What is the purpose of the AI software used by Mayor Eric Adams?

  • To fabricate fundraising emails
  • To mimic the mayor's gestures during public appearances
  • To send prerecorded calls about city events in multiple languages (correct)
  • To generate deepfake images of the mayor

    • What is the concern expressed about the use of AI in the context of elections?

  • AI will have no impact on the democratic process
  • AI will enhance the transparency of election campaigns
  • AI could be used to manipulate and disenfranchise citizens (correct)
  • AI will lead to increased voter participation

    • What is the primary message of the article regarding the use of AI in elections?

  • AI should be banned from all election-related activities
  • There is no need for regulations on AI use in elections
  • Elected officials and candidates should pledge not to use AI to deceive voters (correct)
  • AI will bring positive changes to the democratic process

    • What did Mayor Eric Adams use artificial intelligence for?

    <p>To make a recording of his voice in Spanish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed regulation by a bipartisan group of lawmakers regarding AI?

    <p>Making distributing misleading AI material illegal for federal candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the golden rule in the author's pledge regarding AI?

    <p>Don't use AI to be materially deceptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of Schumer regarding the author's pledge?

    <p>It is just a start of what's needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed solution to address the use of AI in political communications?

    <p>Disclosure and embedded digital watermarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a dangerous deepfake and an AI facetune as defined in the text?

    <p>Showing a candidate doing or saying something they didn't do or say</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nonprofit Public Citizen's proposed AI pledge include?

    <p>Not using AI to deceive, suppress voting, or deepfake oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mayor Eric Adams took Spanish lessons at City Hall to connect with more New Yorkers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bipartisan group of lawmakers' proposed regulation would make it illegal for federal candidates to distribute misleading AI-generated material.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of AI deepfakes in political communications is currently considered 'fraudulent misrepresentation' by the Federal Election Commission.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the author, it is not against the law for politicians to lie, whether they're using AI or not.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author's pledge regarding AI is a law restraining speech for politicians.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Risks and Solutions for Misinformation Spread by AI

    • 85% of U.S. citizens expressed concern about the spread of misleading AI video and audio
    • 78% were concerned about AI contributing to the spread of political propaganda
    • AI supercharges misinformation, as seen in examples such as an AI-generated image of Donald Trump embracing Anthony S. Fauci and a cloned voice of a candidate in a fake news report
    • The simplicity and effectiveness of generative AI tools are shocking, as demonstrated by the creation of a fake announcement from Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer endorsing Spider-Man for president in less than 15 minutes
    • The risk to democracy is greater than misinformation about any particular candidate, as AI's ability to interfere with elections and spread believable misinformation is a preoccupation
    • Politicians can use AI for unobjectionable and empowering purposes, such as managing databases and responding to constituents
    • Yvette D. Clarke advocates for guardrails for AI use in democracy and suggests candidates should disclose when they use AI to create communications
    • Disclosure and embedded digital watermarks are proposed solutions to address the use of AI in political communications
    • The difference between a dangerous deepfake and an AI facetune is defined as showing a candidate doing or saying something they didn't do or say
    • The nonprofit Public Citizen proposed an AI pledge that includes not using AI to deceive, suppress voting, or deepfake oneself
    • Using AI to encourage people to apply for city jobs or attend community events without disclaimers raises concerns about the lasting impression it may leave on future voters
    • The ability to interfere with elections and spread believable misinformation is a significant concern for Congress and requires examination

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    Test your knowledge of the risks and solutions for misinformation spread by AI with this quiz. Explore the impact of AI on political propaganda, deepfakes, and election interference, and learn about proposed solutions such as disclosure requirements and digital watermarks.

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