Top security officials have alerted the Senate about the potential for foreign adversaries to once again attempt to influence the upcoming U.S. elections. These adversaries are utilizing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to disseminate online disinformation, deceive voters, and undermine trust in democracy.
Since the 2016 election, where Russia sought to sway the outcome, the U.S. has significantly enhanced its ability to protect election security and detect and combat foreign disinformation campaigns. Despite these improvements, the use of AI has made it easier and more cost-effective to create realistic images, videos, and audio that can deceive even the most discerning voter.
