Intel Chief Warns of Foreign Meddling in 2024 Elections; DOJ Tackles AI Disinformation Threats
May 17, 2024Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines alerts of persistent foreign election meddling by Russia, China, and Iran for the 2024 US election.
Bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee members urge for robust measures to avert a recurrence of the 2016 election security issues.
There is a debate over the responsibility for countering disinformation, with federal agencies and state and local officials both seen as potential key players.
The federal government is partnering with state and local officials to secure the 2024 election, striving to make it the most secure to date.
The Department of Justice is particularly worried about the misuse of AI to disseminate misinformation and hate speech as the election approaches.
DOJ leadership, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, commits to protecting voters and election workers, with the FBI to share intelligence on threats.
The DOJ intends to push for harsher penalties for those using AI to tamper with the election process.
FBI officials express concern over potential Russian influence operations, leveraging the Ukraine conflict to disrupt the US electoral process.
Summary based on 22 sources
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BBC News • May 16, 2024
AI, deepfakes and misinformation in India's electionUSA TODAY • May 15, 2024
Senate warns of unprecedented foreign interference in 2024 electionYahoo News • May 16, 2024
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