As more than 50 countries prepare for elections this year, it is important for international development practitioners to better understand and track the impact of artificial intelligence on political campaigns, elections, and ultimately a country’s stability and resilience. Artificial intelligence has unlocked innovation and creativity around the globe; however, it has the potential to propagate misinformation and false narratives that can have serious consequences. In the U.S., AI-generated robocalls imitated President Biden’s voice, targeting New Hampshire voters and discouraging them from voting in the primary earlier this year. Abroad, deepfakes circulated last year in the Slovakian election, defaming a political party leader and potentially helping swing the election in favor of his pro-Russia opponent.
This panel discussion will offer insight into the ways AI has influenced elections around the world, its potential impact on national resiliency, and steps the public, private, and social sector can take to combat it. There will also be an opportunity for small group discussions to dive deeper into this challenge and discuss potential solutions.
This event is a part of our series on Humanitarian Response & Resilience. Speakers TBA.
Registration for this event will close at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 21.
