A New Orleans magician revealed that a Democratic consultant hired him to create audio for what authorities suspect is the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election. The magician, Paul Carpenter, disclosed that he was commissioned by the consultant to mimic President Joe Biden's voice for robocalls aimed at dissuading people from voting in New Hampshire's primary.
New Hampshire officials deemed the recorded message, disseminated to thousands of voters shortly before the Jan. 23 election, as a violation of the state's voter suppression laws. Cease-and-desist orders were issued to two Texas companies believed to be involved. The connection to the Louisiana magician was initially reported by NBC News.
