As federal elections approach in the U.S., concerns over AI-driven misinformation have surged, with a recent Pew Research survey indicating that nearly 60% of Americans are highly worried about AI creating false information about candidates.

Officials from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have warned that countries like Russia and Iran are leveraging AI to manipulate election-related content, including altering videos of public figures.

At a recent event, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized that the rapid generation of misleading content by AI necessitates equally fast AI systems to detect and counteract these threats.

Huang urged the U.S. government to not only regulate AI but also actively engage in its development, particularly through various government departments, to effectively combat misinformation.

Huang believes that advanced AI is essential to manage the challenges posed by its darker side, particularly in combating AI-generated misinformation.

He compared the need for advanced AI to cybersecurity, highlighting that almost every company is at risk of being hacked and that enhanced cybersecurity measures will be crucial to defend against AI-related threats.

Huang predicted that future AI models will require significantly more energy, potentially needing 10 to 20 times more energy than current data centers, which are already consuming about 1.5% of global electricity.

To address these energy demands, Huang suggested strategically locating AI data centers near sources of excess energy, which would efficiently utilize otherwise wasted resources.

He noted that the location of data centers can be flexible, as AI does not require a specific geographic location to operate effectively.

Huang proposed the creation of a national AI supercomputer to enhance the country’s capabilities in developing new AI algorithms.

Nvidia's advanced GPUs are essential for running complex AI models, contributing to a significant 200% increase in its stock this year due to rising demand for AI solutions.

Analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on Nvidia's stock, predicting a 25.6% upside potential based on an average price target of $152.44.