"2024 Election Threat: Experts Prepare for Deepfake Disruption with AI Training"

Experts conducted a war game exercise to simulate the potential impact of deepfakes on the 2024 election, revealing the potential for AI-enabled tools to spread false information and sow chaos. The exercise highlighted concerns about the readiness of federal and local officials, as well as tech companies, to counter both foreign and domestic disinformation. With the decentralized nature of the U.S. electoral system, questions arose about who should take charge in detecting and addressing deepfakes, as well as the diminished cooperation between government agencies and tech firms. Efforts are being made to bridge this gap and bolster election security, including public education campaigns and partnerships with tech companies, to combat the spread of disinformation and potential election deadlock.