The 2024 U.S. presidential election has reignited discussions on the use of AI, with some experts believing that AI-generated content played a direct role in shaping narratives.
At a recent summit in London, experts discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on politics and the battle against misinformation. Elizabeth Dubois, a professor at the University of Ottawa, highlighted how new technologies, including AI and social media, can influence electoral systems.
She noted that figures like Elon Musk and platforms like X—formerly Twitter—have played roles in spreading conspiracies about Trump and Harris.
A particular incident involved Musk sharing a manipulated video on X, which he owns, in July 2024, which used AI to mimic Harris’s voice. The video closely resembled a genuine campaign ad but featured AI-generated audio falsely portraying Harris.
Musk initially shared the video without indicating it was a parody, leading to concerns about AI’s potential to spread misinformation in politics. He later clarified that the video was intended as satire.
Earlier in the year, …