New York Attorney General Letitia JamesPhoto credit: Office of Attorney General Letitia James[/caption]
For example, the attorney general said a fake video might show a government official giving false voting instructions, a fake message might try to scare voters into staying home by threatening something that would never happen, or a robocall or social media post might use fake audio that sounds like a real person.
James said the updated guide reflects how quickly AI has advanced since she first released it in 2024.
She said the original guide told voters to watch for warning signs like unnatural body movements or strange lighting, shadows, or sound in videos.
“Today's AI fakes are far more convincing, and those warning signs may no longer be present,” Attorney General James said.
Because AI fakes are so hard to identify and can spread quickly on social media, she urges New Yorkers to check trusted sources, like established news outlets or official election websites, before believing any unexpected message about voting or elections.
Under New York law, James said any political communication that includes seemingly realistic, but AI-generated or otherwise deceptive images, video, or audio must be clearly labeled as manipulated.
However, OAG cautioned that much of the fake content circulating online is not labeled, and tools that claim to detect AI-generated content are not always accurate.
Attorney General James encouraged anyone who encounters a voting-related video, image, or audio recording that they suspect to be manipulated and does not include a disclosure to file a complaint.
She said OAG is also warning New Yorkers not to rely on AI chatbots for voting information.
“Chatbots can sound confident and trustworthy, but they have given voters information for the wrong city or state, incorrect deadlines, and false voting requirements,” she said. “Voters who rely on a chatbot without checking an official source could end up at the wrong poll site or miss an important deadline.”
For accurate voting information, James urges New Yorkers to contact the New York State Board of Elections or their local board of elections.
She said voters can find their county board of elections using the state Board of Elections’ county board roster tool, and can check their poll site, registration, and ballot status using the voter lookup tool.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.Caribbean Life · রাজনীতি
New Yorkers warned about AI-generated election misinformation ahead of mid-term elections
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New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, Oct. 13, released an updated guide to help New Yorkers spot, avoid and report election misinformation created by artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of the November 3 general elections.
James said that, in just the last year, AI-generated images, videos and audio recordings have become more sophisticated and harder to detect.
She said the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has also found that AI chatbots, which answer questions people type into an app or website, can give voters incorrect or outdated information regarding poll site locations, voting deadlines and voting requirements.
The attorney general said her guide gives New Yorkers “practical steps to check election information with official sources before they act on it or share it.
“When New Yorkers head to the polls, they deserve to have accurate information to cast an informed vote,” she said. “AI has made it easier than ever for bad actors to spread convincing lies about candidates and about when, where, and how to vote, and chatbots can confidently give voters the wrong answer.
“Before you believe or share anything you see about the election, check it with your board of elections or another trusted source,” she added. “My office will be standing guard throughout this election, and we will not let anyone use AI to deceive voters or keep New Yorkers from the polls.”
James said AI tools can create photos, videos and audio recordings that appear to show real people saying things they never said or doing things they never did.
She said they can also be made to look like official notices or government messages.
“Bad actors can use this fake content to mislead voters about candidates, voter eligibility, and where, when, or how to vote,” she said.
[caption id="attachment_86393" align="alignnone" width="2112"] New York Attorney General Letitia JamesPhoto credit: Office of Attorney General Letitia James[/caption]
For example, the attorney general said a fake video might show a government official giving false voting instructions, a fake message might try to scare voters into staying home by threatening something that would never happen, or a robocall or social media post might use fake audio that sounds like a real person.
James said the updated guide reflects how quickly AI has advanced since she first released it in 2024.
She said the original guide told voters to watch for warning signs like unnatural body movements or strange lighting, shadows, or sound in videos.
“Today's AI fakes are far more convincing, and those warning signs may no longer be present,” Attorney General James said.
Because AI fakes are so hard to identify and can spread quickly on social media, she urges New Yorkers to check trusted sources, like established news outlets or official election websites, before believing any unexpected message about voting or elections.
Under New York law, James said any political communication that includes seemingly realistic, but AI-generated or otherwise deceptive images, video, or audio must be clearly labeled as manipulated.
However, OAG cautioned that much of the fake content circulating online is not labeled, and tools that claim to detect AI-generated content are not always accurate.
Attorney General James encouraged anyone who encounters a voting-related video, image, or audio recording that they suspect to be manipulated and does not include a disclosure to file a complaint.
She said OAG is also warning New Yorkers not to rely on AI chatbots for voting information.
“Chatbots can sound confident and trustworthy, but they have given voters information for the wrong city or state, incorrect deadlines, and false voting requirements,” she said. “Voters who rely on a chatbot without checking an official source could end up at the wrong poll site or miss an important deadline.”
For accurate voting information, James urges New Yorkers to contact the New York State Board of Elections or their local board of elections.
She said voters can find their county board of elections using the state Board of Elections’ county board roster tool, and can check their poll site, registration, and ballot status using the voter lookup tool.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
মূল প্রতিবেদনে যান ↗ New York Attorney General Letitia JamesPhoto credit: Office of Attorney General Letitia James[/caption]
For example, the attorney general said a fake video might show a government official giving false voting instructions, a fake message might try to scare voters into staying home by threatening something that would never happen, or a robocall or social media post might use fake audio that sounds like a real person.
James said the updated guide reflects how quickly AI has advanced since she first released it in 2024.
She said the original guide told voters to watch for warning signs like unnatural body movements or strange lighting, shadows, or sound in videos.
“Today's AI fakes are far more convincing, and those warning signs may no longer be present,” Attorney General James said.
Because AI fakes are so hard to identify and can spread quickly on social media, she urges New Yorkers to check trusted sources, like established news outlets or official election websites, before believing any unexpected message about voting or elections.
Under New York law, James said any political communication that includes seemingly realistic, but AI-generated or otherwise deceptive images, video, or audio must be clearly labeled as manipulated.
However, OAG cautioned that much of the fake content circulating online is not labeled, and tools that claim to detect AI-generated content are not always accurate.
Attorney General James encouraged anyone who encounters a voting-related video, image, or audio recording that they suspect to be manipulated and does not include a disclosure to file a complaint.
She said OAG is also warning New Yorkers not to rely on AI chatbots for voting information.
“Chatbots can sound confident and trustworthy, but they have given voters information for the wrong city or state, incorrect deadlines, and false voting requirements,” she said. “Voters who rely on a chatbot without checking an official source could end up at the wrong poll site or miss an important deadline.”
For accurate voting information, James urges New Yorkers to contact the New York State Board of Elections or their local board of elections.
She said voters can find their county board of elections using the state Board of Elections’ county board roster tool, and can check their poll site, registration, and ballot status using the voter lookup tool.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.