Centre for Digital Governance

Generative Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US election

This paper explores the threat of generative AI in the 2024 elections, and makes policy recommendations for immediate, medium-term and long-term strategies to address it. 

The dangers posed by generative AI in the 2024 elections necessitates swift action. Public concern underscores the seriousness of AI-driven misinformation, while real-world examples highlight the complexities of addressing this issue. As the United States braces for the 2024 elections, the specter of AI-driven misinformation looms large, casting a shadow over the fundamental principles of free and fair elections. The urgency of this threat demands immediate attention and decisive action from policymakers, technologists, and civil society alike.

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