“As cybersecurity professionals and leaders, we stand at the frontlines of defending one of the most essential components of our democracy: the integrity of our elections. Our responsibilities extend beyond safeguarding the technical aspects of voting systems, they also involve fostering public trust in election results and countering false and misleading information.
Today, deepfakes and AI-generated content are significant challenges in modern elections. These tools are used to create false narratives, causing confusion and distrust. AI-generated disinformation has been weaponized, as seen in the case of robocalls spreading false information about President Biden’s candidacy in New Hampshire. Such incidents demonstrate the potential for AI to manipulate voters by creating credible but misleading content.”