How to spot AI-created “deepfakes” this election cycle from AG Phil Weiser [Video]

DENVER — The political ads have started flooding the airwaves, showing up on front yard signs, bombarding mailboxes, e-mail and text message inboxes, not to mention social media feeds.

While many Coloradans are already annoyed, it’s important to be on the lookout for misinformation and “deepfakes,” state Attorney General Phil Weiser warned Monday.

“Deepfakes” are realistic-looking images, videos and audio created using artificial intelligence, Wiser’s office said in a public advisory.

“Because images, videos, and audio created with artificial intelligence are becoming difficult to distinguish from the real thing, you should be cautious when forming opinions based on what you see and hear online, on TV, and receive in the mail,” Weiser said.

This year, Gov. Polis signed into law new rules requiring candidates and campaigns who uses artificial intelligence to create election content for voters to include a disclaimer.

HB24-1147mandates anyone using AI that features images, videos or audio …