Deepfakes and the 2024 election season
Audio deepfakes have become shockingly convincing in the last few years. A deepfake robocall impersonating President Joe Biden encouraging voters to stay home for the New Hampshire primary was one recent example of how far the technology has advanced and how high the stakes are this election season.
That’s why “Marketplace Tech” is launching a limited series called “Decoding Democracy.” Marketplace’s Lily Jamali will be joined by other Marketplace reporters, experts and researchers to discuss what election mis- and disinformation is out there, how to spot it and how it impacts our democracy.
In this first episode of “Decoding Democracy,” Marketplace senior correspondent Kimberly Adams joins Jamali to discuss how far audio deepfake technology has advanced in the last few years, how it’s being used in election-related misinformation and disinformation campaigns, and tips to protect yourself from being fooled by an audio deepfake.
More on everything we talked about
Spotting tech-driven disinformation isn’t getting easier — Marketplace Tech
FCC cracks down on AI robocall scams — Marketplace Tech
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says he was trying to highlight a need for AI rules — Associated Press
Democratic operative admits to commissioning fake Biden robocall that used AI — NBC News
Know Your Source: 2024 Election Information in the Generative AI Era — Verified Voting
Deepfakes in the 2024 US Presidential Election — Hany Farid, University of California, Berkeley
Uncovering the Real Voice: How to Detect and Verify Audio Deepfakes — Medium
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