Despite early fears of AI's role in the 2024 elections, it appears overblown as political deepfakes are limited in influence amid broader misinformation campaigns.
Betsy Hoover commented that while numerous campaigns use AI, it didn't have the explosive impact anticipated, highlighting that 2024 wasn’t a breakthrough year for generative AI.
Researchers emphasize the importance of understanding AI's effects on elections, particularly since its deployment on private messaging platforms could yield unforeseen consequences.
Sunny Gandhi expressed concern over the future, predicting that as AI technology improves, its influence in upcoming elections, particularly in 2026 and 2028, could be significant.
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