Miguel Afonso Caetano<p><a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/GenerativeAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GenerativeAI</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/PredictiveAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PredictiveAI</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Politics</span></a> <a href="https://tldr.nettime.org/tags/Elections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Elections</span></a>: "Both predictive and generative AI tools can be used with good or bad intentions. The widespread availability of AI has increased scrutiny on how generative and predictive AI tools can be used to influence voters and shape election outcomes. While more research is needed to fully understand the impact of AI, it is important to identify and mitigate any negative effects on voters and voter turnout. To do so, voters, policymakers, and industry must grapple with pressing questions about the future of AI in elections, including:</p><p>- What use, transparency, and disclosure requirements are needed to inform voters about and protect them from both predictive and generative AI systems used in the electoral and campaign process?<br>- What additional research is needed to fully understand the impact predictive and generative AI use is having on the electoral process—and, consequently, facilitate the development of more effective strategies for informing and protecting voters?<br>- Alongside AI-specific regulations, what additional protections—such as data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and civil and human rights—are needed to safeguard individuals and communities?<br>- As AI and other disruptive technologies proliferate, how can industry, government, and civil society foster an environment that encourages free, open, and fair elections?"</p><p><a href="https://www.newamerica.org/oti/blog/demystifying-ai-ai-and-elections/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newamerica.org/oti/blog/demyst</span><span class="invisible">ifying-ai-ai-and-elections/</span></a></p>