Ex-FBI Chief Warns of AI-Powered Election Disruption Risks
April 19, 2024Shawn Henry, Chief Security Officer at CrowdStrike, warns of enhanced election interference threats from foreign adversaries using generative AI.
He points out China, Russia, and Iran as likely nation-state actors targeting the 2024 US elections with disinformation campaigns.
Henry calls for robust monitoring and intelligence to safeguard election systems and stresses the need for public awareness and vigilance.
He advocates for a collaborative approach involving social media, AI companies, cybersecurity experts, and IT providers to counteract malicious uses of AI.
Henry underscores the critical need to defend democratic processes in the face of evolving digital threats.
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Dark Reading • Apr 19, 2024
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