The New Hampshire attorney general’s office is investigating an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Biden, aiming to dissuade voter participation in the primary election. The incident is described as illegal, with concerns about AI being weaponized in elections. This follows Pennsylvania candidate Shamaine Daniels’s use of AI-driven robocalls, indicating the growing concern about AI in election campaigns.
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Robocall impersonating Joe Biden surfaces in New Hampshire
AI-generated call impersonating President Joe Biden
An AI-generated call impersonated President Joe Biden, intending to dissuade voters from participating in the upcoming primary election. The call used AI to closely replicate President Biden’s voice, even incorporating his commonly used phrase, “What a bunch of malarkey.”
Response and Concerns
Attorney General John Formella described the incident as a seemingly illegal act aimed at disrupting and suppressing voter turnout. The incident highlights a growing concern about using generative AI technology for election disinformation. Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of California, Berkeley, confirmed the recording as a low-quality AI fake.
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