Election Misinformation: Can You Spot A Deepfake?

Dr. Phil dives into the unsettling world of deepfakes and how they are creating election misinformation. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, the line between reality and digital fabrication becomes increasingly blurred. Deepfakes can be used to distort a political candidate's record and messaging, undermining the ability of voters to make informed decisions. While AI-generated content can serve legitimate communication purposes, such as language translation, safeguards should be in place to ensure transparency and prevent deception. Join us as we explore the technology behind deepfakes, the risks they pose, and most importantly, how to identify them.

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EP240: Election Misinformation: Can You Spot A Deepfake?

[00:00]

Dr. Phil speaks about the serious implications of deepfakes, particularly in political contexts. He shares examples of AI-generated content used in political attacks and the ethical issues surrounding this technology.

[7:51]

Former Mayoral Candidate and Superintendent Paul Vallas recounts how a deepfake negatively impacted his mayoral campaign in Chicago. He explains the challenges he faced in countering the false narrative spread by the AI-generated content and the difficulties in tracking the source.

[16:20]

Dr. Phil and his guests debate the future of AI in politics, including both its promising aspects, such as enhancing campaign productivity, and its potential dangers, such as eroding trust in democratic processes.

Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses how the proliferation of lies in politics undermines democracy. The segment explores how cheap and easy it has become to produce and distribute misinformation globally.

Baltimore Businessman and Investor Jason Palmer discusses his use of an AI avatar during his campaign, sparking a conversation on the ethical implications of using this technology in politics. Imran Ahmed argues that such practices may harm democracy in the long run.

[26:32]

Brandon Amacher, director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab for the I3SC and an instructor the UVU Center for National Security Studies, explains how easy it is to create deepfakes and how citizens need to stay vigilant. He describes ongoing efforts to develop technologies and methods to detect and prevent AI-generated disinformation.