Shapiro parodies and chatbot phone banks — how AI is popping up in Pa. elections
Candidates in Pennsylvania are using AI tools to generate parody images and campaign materials, raising concerns about the potential for misinformation. State lawmakers are considering taking action to regulate the use of AI in elections, with some states already enacting laws to require disclosure or ban the use of deepfakes.
Candidates in Pennsylvania are using AI tools to create campaign materials and parody images of their rivals. They are not making deepfakes, but tech and election experts are concerned about the potential for misinformation. In 2024, an AI-generated robocall impersonated President Joe Biden, urging people not to vote in a New Hampshire election. Pennsylvania has no state-specific restrictions on AI for elections, but a bill passed by the state House last year would create financial consequences for candidates who use AI to misrepresent candidates close to the election. Some candidates have used AI to generate basic images, such as campaign photos, as a cost-saving measure. The use of AI in elections is becoming more widespread, with dozens of states enacting laws to regulate its use.
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