AI deepfakes could decide the election in November, experts warn, after just 44,000 votes handed Joe Biden the presidency in 2020.

The article discusses concerns regarding the potential impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly in light of the narrow margin by which Joe Biden won in 2020. Experts at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference highlighted the risks of disinformation campaigns, including the use of deepfakes and fake robocalls, which could sway voters in key swing states. The lack of regulation in this area raises fears that bad-faith actors could exploit AI to manipulate public opinion, echoing historical tactics used by industries like tobacco. The article emphasizes the difficulty in ensuring that AI does not influence electoral outcomes due to the absence of quality control measures. [Extracted from the article]