AI: A double-edged sword

A few days ago, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at limiting the use of artificial intelligence to create and distribute misleading images and videos ahead of the US election. Similar proposals have been introduced by lawmakers in more than a dozen US states as the rapid advancement of AI has heightened concerns about election disinformation and deepfakes on a global scale.

According to a survey by the Center for the Governance of Change at IE University in Spain, nearly one-third of Europeans believe that AI has influenced their voting behavior. The study also found that 74% of public servants are concerned that AI will be misused in the context of elections. While some experts argue that there is no clear evidence showing significant shifts in election outcomes due to the deceptive use of AI, deepfakes that impersonate candidates, or AI-powered...