The destabilizing force of AI deepfakes in politics
Podcast |
Post Reports
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The Washington Post
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audio
Podknife tags |
News & Politics
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Politics
Publication Date |
Feb 15, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:22:48

AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about how it’s already been a factor in the 2024 presidential campaign, and in elections around the world. 

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On Tuesday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that fake audio of him making inflammatory comments before last year’s Armistice Day almost caused “serious disorder.” 

Today on Post Reports, tech reporter Pranshu Verma breaks down how AI-generated content has been influencing the 2024 presidential election and elections around the world. In addition to the threat of deepfakes, politicians have also been blaming AI for real gaffes caught on video or audio. 

Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated? Take our quiz and find out.

Today’s show was produced by Bishop Sand and mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about how it’s already been a factor in the 2024 presidential campaign, and in elections around the world.

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