Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties
2 months ago

Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has advised political parties to prominently label their campaign materials created or enhanced using artificial intelligence or other synthetic, digital means. The advisory was issued days after the Bharatiya Janata Party filed cases in poll-bound Delhi against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party for using modified content showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit Shah. It added political parties must label all images, videos, audio, or other materials generated or significantly altered using AI with labels such as “AI-generated”, “Digitally Enhanced” or “Synthetic Content”. The ECI in May 2024 asked political parties to take down any deepfakes within three hours of being notified and not to use their social media handles to publish deepfake videos and audio or to disseminate any misinformation or synthetically created or modified information that may appear to be true to the recipient.

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AI challenge to electoral process
2 months ago

AI challenge to electoral process

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India’s directive asking political parties to label any campaign or promotional material that uses artificial intelligence or any other digital means is timely but does not go far enough. The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed multiple first information reports against the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing the latter of using AI-edited content to defame Prime Minister Narendra …

All AI, synthetic content should be labelled: ECI to parties
2 months ago

All AI, synthetic content should be labelled: ECI to parties

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday advised political parties to prominently label their campaign materials created or enhanced using artificial intelligence or other synthetic, digital means. The BJP has filed multiple FIRs against the AAP, accusing the party of using AI-edited content to defame Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders. …

EC issues advisory to political parties to ensure responsible use of AI-generated content
2 months ago

EC issues advisory to political parties to ensure responsible use of AI-generated content

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly election, the Election Commission of India issued a fresh advisory to political parties, asking them to ensure responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence-generated content in their campaigns. Just before the Lok Sabha election last year, the poll body had issued guidelines to curb potential use of “deep fakes” and AI-generated distorted content by political …

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties
2 months ago

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India has issued fresh advisory to political parties, urging transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigning. 'Considering the deepening influence of AI generated/synthetic content in shaping public opinion, the Election Commission of India advises all political parties and their leaders, candidates and star campaigners to also take necessary measures for prominent …

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections
2 months ago

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India asked all political parties to adhere to the advisory on labeling synthetic and Artificial Intelligence generated content to ensure fair, transparent and responsible use of emerging technologies in election campaigning. In a letter addressed to the president, general secretary and chairperson of all national and State recognized political parties, ECI Joint Director Anuj …

AI-Generated Images, Audio, Video Used In Election Campaigns Must Carry Clear Labels, ECI Mandates
2 months ago

AI-Generated Images, Audio, Video Used In Election Campaigns Must Carry Clear Labels, ECI Mandates

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India has emphasized the need for responsible application of artificial intelligence in political campaigns. New AI Norms For Campaign Content As reported by ANI, the advisory mandates that any images, videos, audio, or other materials created or significantly altered using AI must be labelled as “AI-Generated,” “Digitally Enhanced,” or “Synthetic Content.” This requirement extends to campaign …

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections
2 months ago

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections

India Today  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a new advisory to all political parties regarding the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence -generated content in their campaigns ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. This move comes amid the increasing use of AI technologies in political campaigning, raising concerns about their potential impact on voter perception and the authenticity of campaign …

ECI advisory to political parties: Be responsible, transparent in use of AI in campaigning
2 months ago

ECI advisory to political parties: Be responsible, transparent in use of AI in campaigning

New Indian Express  

At a recently organised press conference, where the schedule for Delhi assembly elections was announced, the CEC directed the administration to be on the alert to any attempts to spread misinformation and act swiftly to counter them especially wherever it has the potential to erode trust in electoral processes. Taking a step further, the advisory introduces labeling and disclosure norms …

Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024

Al Jazeera  

The Facebook and Instagram owner says its defences were able to prevent AI-driven misinformation operations from gaining an online foothold. Despite fears that artificial intelligence could influence the outcome of elections around the world, the United States technology giant Meta said it detected little impact across its platforms this year. “I don’t think the use of generative AI was a …

Opinion: How to avoid AI-enhanced attempts to manipulate the election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: How to avoid AI-enhanced attempts to manipulate the election

LA Times  

The headlines this election cycle have been dominated by unprecedented events, among them Donald Trump’s criminal conviction, the attempt on his life, Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance and his replacement on the Democratic ticket by Vice President Kamala Harris. Voters wouldn’t be in this predicament if candidates had clear policies on the use of AI in their campaigns. Written guidelines …

AI-generated photos and videos pose threat to General Election as 'deep-fake' images could be used to attack politicians' characters, spread hate, and erode trust in democracy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-generated photos and videos pose threat to General Election as 'deep-fake' images could be used to attack politicians' characters, spread hate, and erode trust in democracy

Daily Mail  

Regulators must 'act quickly' to introduce safeguards protecting the electoral process from the threat posed by artificial intelligence, experts have urged. The warning came as a study found that bogus photographs and video footage generated by AI could influence the coming General Election in a string of sinister ways. It concluded that so-called 'deepfake' imagery could be used for character …

Will hackers, trolls and AI deepfakes upset the 2024 election?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will hackers, trolls and AI deepfakes upset the 2024 election?

LA Times  

More than 100 bills have been introduced in at least 39 states to limit and regulate AI-generated materials, according to the Voting Rights Lab, a nonpartisan organization that tracks election-related legislation. A recent threat analysis by Microsoft said a network of Chinese- One Chinese disinformation ploy, according to the Microsoft report, claimed that the U.S. government deliberately set the wildfires …

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported

India TV News  

It was recently reported that one in four Indians have said that they have recently come across political content which was later discovered to be deepfake. As per the cyber security company McAfee, about 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content, with most concerned about the potential use of Artificial Intelligence -powered deepfakes for impersonating public figures, undermining …

India's AI-fuelled electoral turmoil
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India's AI-fuelled electoral turmoil

Hindustan Times  

The truth could become the first casualty as the use of Artificial Intelligence in campaigning disrupts India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise. Images and voices of dead politicians resurrected to campaign, politicians simultaneously making speeches in multiple languages — India's first AI-fuelled elections offer an unchartered landscape, a frontier that’s uncertain and hazy. Cognisant of India's …

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections

India TV News  

As Microsoft warned India about China's plan to create and amplify AI-generated content to “benefit its interests” amid the seven-phase elections which are starting April 19, the Centre has come down on global digital companies heavily, asking them to fix their platforms as part of a new advisory around artificial intelligence and it’s potential threat during the polls. With major …

US Senator asks social media companies about preparations for elections in India, other nations
1 year ago

US Senator asks social media companies about preparations for elections in India, other nations

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: An influential American Senator on Friday asked the US social media companies as to what preparations they have made for elections in India, where social media platforms, including Meta-owned WhatsApp, have a long track record of amplifying misleading and false content. The letter, written by Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence and Rules Committees, which has …

How AI-Generated Deepfakes Are Playing A Role In 2024 Indian Elections. What Users Can Do To Avoid Pitfalls
1 year ago

How AI-Generated Deepfakes Are Playing A Role In 2024 Indian Elections. What Users Can Do To Avoid Pitfalls

ABP News  

Artificial intelligence and simulated content have spurned discussions on robot takeovers, ethics, job losses, and financial fraud. But in a year of “super elections,” AI is playing a major role in campaigning — and in India, cheap and easy tools are being used to create content ranging from memes to deepfakes and simulated audio. AI's Use During Campaigning We’ve usually …

Major companies join forces to combat AI-generated election interference
1 year, 1 month ago

Major companies join forces to combat AI-generated election interference

Live Mint  

In a groundbreaking move, major technology companies have come together to voluntarily adopt measures aimed at preventing the malicious use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections globally. Recent instances of AI-generated election interference, such as robocalls mimicking U.S. President Joe Biden's voice and AI-generated audio recordings impersonating political candidates, highlight the urgency of addressing this issue. Lisa Gilbert, …

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery
1 year, 1 month ago

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Associated Press  

Major technology companies signed a pact Friday to voluntarily adopt “reasonable precautions” to prevent artificial intelligence tools from being used to disrupt democratic elections around the world. The accord is largely symbolic, but targets increasingly realistic AI-generated images, audio and video “that deceptively fake or alter the appearance, voice, or actions of political candidates, election officials, and other key stakeholders …

Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the 2024 Indonesian Elections
1 year, 3 months ago

Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the 2024 Indonesian Elections

The Diplomat  

The 2024 Indonesian elections will take place at a technological watershed, with artificial intelligence and machine learning poised to play an influential role. There is clear evidence of Indonesians harnessing AI technology to craft engaging social media content on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Plus, with the clear evidence of buzzers or cybertroopers that have operated on social …

YouTube will label AI-generated videos that look real
1 year, 4 months ago

YouTube will label AI-generated videos that look real

NPR  

YouTube will label AI-generated videos that look real Enlarge this image toggle caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images YouTube will soon begin alerting viewers when they're watching a video made with artificial intelligence. Sponsor Message The proliferation of generative AI technology, which can create lifelike images, video and audio sometimes known as "deepfakes," has raised …

To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery
1 year, 4 months ago

To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facebook and Instagram will require political ads running on their platforms to disclose if they were created using artificial intelligence, their parent company announced on Wednesday. Democratic U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York is the sponsor of legislation that would require candidates to label any ad created with AI that runs on any platform, as well as …

Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
1 year, 5 months ago

Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes

The Hindu  

Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look, or sound, like celebrities did something uncanny. Google was the first big tech company to say it would impose new labels on deceptive AI-generated political Two Democratic members of Congress sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and …

Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
1 year, 5 months ago

Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes

Associated Press  

Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look, or sound, like celebrities did something uncanny. Google was the first big tech company to say it would impose new labels on deceptive AI-generated political Two Democratic members of Congress sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and …

Lawmakers question Meta and X on how they’ll police AI-generated political deepfakes
1 year, 5 months ago

Lawmakers question Meta and X on how they’ll police AI-generated political deepfakes

LA Times  

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke of New York, above, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota sent a letter to Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino asking them to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb deceptive AI-generated election ads. Google was the first big tech company to say it would impose new labels on deceptive AI-generated political …

Google to make disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for election advertisers
1 year, 6 months ago

Google to make disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for election advertisers

The Hindu  

Alphabet Inc.'s Google will make it mandatory for all election advertisers to add a clear and conspicuous disclosure starting mid-November when their ads contain AI generated content, the company said on Wednesday. A boom in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence has given rise to opportunities for the use of AI tools to create content such as scripts for movies …

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