THE biggest election year in the history of the world is under way, and we have just had our first glimpse at how artificial intelligence is being used by the shadowy world of government-backed hackers. These groups could have significant impacts on democratic processes through hacking, disinformation or leaking sensitive information. In February, Microsoft and OpenAI published a blog in which they identified groups affiliated with…
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How will AIs like ChatGPT affect elections this year?
We are beginning to see the tip of the iceberg when it comes to threats from chatbots. In a huge election year, how will AI affect upcoming votes, asks Alex Wilkins
By Alex Wilkins
28 February 2024