The AI boss predicts foreign powers may intervene.
In an era when technology blurs the lines between reality and fiction, the specter of deepfakes created by artificial intelligence (AI) tools casts a long shadow over the democratic process. As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the spread of AI deepfakes poses a serious threat to the integrity of the electoral system. The CEO of a prominent artificial intelligence company says the technology could “threaten American democracy” unless it is controlled. Many high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, have expressed concerns about the rapid spread of artificial intelligence, and Simone Wasit is the latest to join the list.
Ms. Vasyte, director of Perfection42, said: “We have already seen an AI-generated video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ‘asking’ Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their weapons. It is entirely possible to see presidential candidates generate a video before the election. similar videos.” , told Weekly newspaper.
“Another tactic could be to encourage young voters not to post fake videos on TikTok to vote… This could become a deciding factor if the election is close, which is absolutely concerning,” she added.
The AI boss predicts foreign powers may intervene.
The incident Ms Vasyte was talking about occurred in March 2023, when an unidentified group, believed to be hackers, uploaded a deepfake video of Mr Zelensky telling his soldiers to stop fighting to a Ukrainian news website. While debunked, the news has reignited concerns about how deepfakes can impact politics.
Ms. Vasyte pointed to Russia, suggesting it might use artificial intelligence to interfere with the election.
“It’s important to note that AI can be used not just for malicious purposes but also to generate positive content, so in this case this could be the first major ‘AI election’ and both sides will be trying to keep up. The ever-changing campaign game,” she said when speaking to People Weekly newspaper.
Ms Vasyte added: “The closer the campaign gets, the greater the impact of AI during the election.”
The tech entrepreneur called for strong legislation to curb the rapid spread of deepfakes.
