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Open AI to combat AI-driven election interference

Published 16/01/2024, 02:07 pm
© Reuters.  Open AI to combat AI-driven election interference

While heralding new efficiencies in public services and administrative tasks, the advancement of AI technologies also brings forth unprecedented challenges in the realm of elections.

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to be misused in electoral processes has emerged as a pressing concern for AI companies like Open AI.

In response to this, Open AI is actively developing strategies to address these challenges.

The possibility of AI tools being used to create misleading deepfakes, orchestrate influence operations or develop chatbot impersonations of political figures is a significant threat to the integrity of democratic systems.

Comprehensive approach

OpenAI has implemented a comprehensive approach to safeguard the electoral process.

A crucial element of this strategy is the establishment of stringent testing and safety protocols.

These measures are aimed at preventing the misuse of AI applications, such as the generation of deceptive imagery or the creation of misleading digital personas.

Specifically, DALL·E, OpenAI's advanced image generation tool, has been designed to refuse requests for generating images of real individuals, including political candidates, thereby curtailing the risk of misinformation.

Revised usage policies

Moreover, OpenAI has revised its usage policies for key technologies like ChatGPT and its API.

These updates are tailored to mitigate the potential exploitation of these tools during the election period.

The revised policies focus on prohibiting the use of AI for unauthorized political campaigning, creating deceptive chatbots and other applications that could undermine public trust or deter democratic participation.

Enhance transparency

Another significant area of focus for OpenAI is enhancing transparency around AI-generated content.

The organisation is exploring the implementation of digital credentials for images created by DALL·E 3 and developing tools to identify AI-generated images.

These initiatives are intended to empower the public to verify the authenticity of AI-created content, which is critical in maintaining electoral integrity.

Collaboration with governments

In addition to these technological measures, OpenAI is collaborating with authoritative bodies to provide accurate voting information.

In the United States, this includes a partnership with the National Association of Secretaries of State to direct users to CanIVote.org for reliable electoral information.

The insights from this initiative are expected to inform similar strategies in other regions.

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