AI Deepfakes Cause Big Concerns for Voters, Experts Say in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, July 15, 2024 – AI generated content of political candidates is a big concern for voters this election cycle.

That was the message of Microsoft Tech Advisors Ashley O’Rourke and Ginny Badanes during a Monday bipartisan presentation on AI disinformation at the GOP Convention here until Thursday.

Citing a survey conducted by Defending Digital Campaigns and the computer software company Yubico, O’Rourke said that 78% of voters are concerned about AI generated content being used to impersonate a political candidate.

“It’s causing [voters] to distrust potentially authentic content and authentic communications,” O’Rourke said.

The two representatives gave a bipartisan presentation hosted by the non-profit advocacy group All In Together.

Badanes cautioned that if not properly addressed, the potential impact of AI deepfakes on the upcoming presidential election could be devastating.