The FBI has raised concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence by foreign adversaries to meddle in American elections and spread disinformation. A senior official highlighted the growing threat posed by AI technology, emphasizing its potential for misuse in the political realm.
One notable example cited by the official involved the deployment of AI deepfakes in Slovakia, where audio clips impersonating a political figure were circulated on social media just before parliamentary elections. Similarly, in the U.S., robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden were used to discourage voter participation in a primary election.
