AI-driven Voice Cloning Tools and Election Manipulation

SOURCE www.npr.org
AI-driven voice cloning tools raise concerns about digital fabrications being used to sway elections, as demonstrated by a new report identifying potential abuse in major elections worldwide.

Key Points

  • AI-driven voice cloning tools allow impersonation of political leaders
  • Concerns about misuse in elections across different countries
  • Need for regulation and transparency in AI-generated political content

Cons

  • Potential for abuse in elections
  • Difficulty in detecting deepfake audio
  • Lack of guardrails in some AI voice cloning tools