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technology-and-politics1 year ago•8 min saved

"Global Preparedness for AI-Driven Election Disinformation in 2024"

In a simulated exercise, experts explored the potential impact of deepfakes on the 2024 election, revealing the rapid spread of false information and the challenges in responding to it. The exercise highlighted concerns about the readiness of federal and local officials, as well as tech companies, to counter domestic and foreign disinformation. With the decentralized nature of the electoral system and diminished cooperation between government and tech firms, there are fears of a lack of preparedness to detect and combat AI deepfakes. Efforts are being made to bridge this gap through public education campaigns and bipartisan networks to help detect and respond to deepfakes in real time.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ai #deepfakes #disinformation

technology-and-politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Global Preparedness for AI-Driven Election Disinformation"

Experts conducted a simulation to explore the potential impact of deepfakes on the 2024 election, revealing how AI-enabled tools could rapidly 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 domestic and foreign disinformation. With the decentralized electoral system facing uncharted territory, there is uncertainty about who is responsible for detecting and addressing deepfakes. The exercise also underscored the diminished cooperation between federal officials, tech companies, and researchers, leaving a potentially risky gap in safeguarding the election. Efforts are underway to encourage communication between tech executives and government officials, while concerns persist about the potential for a deadlock over the election outcome if disinformation and potential violence escalate.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ai #deepfakes #disinformation

climate-crisis2 years ago•3 min saved

Global Hotspots: Places Most Vulnerable to Record-Breaking Heat Waves

Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and Central America are identified as high-risk regions for dangerous, record-breaking heat waves due to their fast-growing populations and limited access to healthcare and energy supplies. Heat waves have negative impacts on air quality, drought, wildfires, infrastructure, and human health. Governments are urged to prepare for heat events that go beyond current record temperatures by setting up cooling centers and reducing hours for those working outside, among other policies. Unprecedented heat events are becoming more likely as the world continues to burn fossil fuels.

via CNN|

#climate-change #climate-crisis #government-preparedness