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Senator calls for ban on AI deepfakes in political campaigns

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Senator Kim has called for a ban on the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns and super PACs, citing their deceptive nature and potential to mislead voters. She emphasized the need for action to protect individuals from becoming targets of such deepfake tactics. The senator highlighted concerns about fraud and corruption associated with these AI-driven methods in the political arena. AI

IMPACT Potential regulation could impact the use of AI in political advertising and campaigning.

RANK_REASON The item is a call to action/opinion from a public figure regarding AI deepfakes, rather than a direct policy enactment or research finding.

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Senator calls for ban on AI deepfakes in political campaigns

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Campaigns & super PACs🚨using # AI deepfakes is straight deception & lying to voters. We🚨need to ban this horrible tactic as well as take action to protect ever

    "Campaigns & super PACs🚨using # AI deepfakes is straight deception & lying to voters. We🚨need to ban this horrible tactic as well as take action to protect everyone from potentially being the target of deepfakes." -Sen Kim # Deception # Fraud # Corruption # Republicans # Election…

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