AI advances have raised alarm bells on the integrity of the electoral process, says BDO South Africa director.
Widespread use of artificial intelligence has raised concerns among cyber security professionals and governments as a record 65 nations plan to hold elections this year., says the rapid adoption of digital technologies, while driving innovation and efficiency across various sectors, also significantly expands the threat surface for cyber attacks.
“The crossover between the two means that not only has the battleground for democracy shifted into the digital arena but the entire election process itself is under cyber threat.”misinformation on social media, AI-generated deep fakes, and automated disinformation. This includes AI algorithms amplifying false information, targeted ads to suppress voter turnout, and manipulating social media algorithms to boost certain political messages.
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