Schumer to prioritize AI election misinformation bills.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Prioritizes AI-Powered Election Misinformation Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has made it clear that he intends to tackle the issue of election misinformation bills.”>artificial intelligence-powered election misinformation
before other priorities as the 2024 presidential election approaches.During a Wednesday press conference after his AI Insight forum, Schumer hinted at his plans to introduce regulations related to AI and elections. He revealed that he had engaged in discussions with nearly 20 technology leaders on topics such as watermarking and deepfakes.
Legislation with a Quicker Timetable
“Legislation related to AI and election misinformation has a quicker timetable than the others, and that’s very important to do,” emphasized Schumer. While he did not provide an exact timeline, he previously expressed his intention to pass AI-related legislation within a matter of months.
Technology companies have already taken steps to address the rise of AI-generated campaign ads. Google, for instance, updated its advertising policy to require political ads to disclose if they contain AI-generated images.
The Federal Election Commission has also taken action by voting to publish a petition that would broaden the definition of “fraudulent misrepresentation” to include deepfakes.
AI in Political Campaigns
AI-generated images have already made their way into political campaigns. Former President Donald Trump utilized AI-generated pictures of himself, while Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) featured AI-created images of Trump hugging Anthony Fauci in an ad.
Furthermore, deepfakes have been employed in the Russia-Ukraine war to manipulate public perception and create the illusion of peace declarations.
At Schumer’s AI insight forum, over 60 senators gathered to gain insights from nearly two dozen Silicon Valley leaders. The aim was to understand the potential of this new technology and establish necessary safeguards through congressional action.
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