From Fortune:

The 2024 presidential election may be rife with misinformation and deepfakes, experts warn. Generative AI tools allow the rapid creation of convincing fake media that can spread unchecked on social media. Experts worry that these tactics can mislead voters and influence elections. Efforts to regulate this technology are still in the works.

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and the subsequent changes have led to an unregulated platform that amplifies hate speech and misinformation. X, Meta, and YouTube have relaxed or removed policies against hate and misinformation. Tech companies have also laid off content moderators, setting the stage for widespread disinformation in the 2024 election.

The rise of misinformation is linked to former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud. The continuous spread of these falsehoods may exacerbate election misinformation and lead to election vigilantism and violence. Trump’s history of suggesting that elections are rigged if he doesn’t win continues to erode voter trust in democracy, according to experts.



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