What Role Did AI Play During the Recent US Elections?
The use of AI-enhanced voices in robocalls was officially banned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. following the contentious robocall in New Hampshire that mimicked Joe Biden’s voice. The incident marked a turning point as the 2024 U.S. election unfolded in an era of widely accessible AI tools capable of generating realistic videos, images, and audio—often with malicious intent. Efforts to curb AI misuse ramped up quickly. Laws governing AI in political campaigns have been passed in 16 states, many requiring explicit disclaimers for artificial intelligence content issued close to elections. The Election Assistance Commission introduced an…