AI in Politics & Activism

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AI

What MIT researchers learned from 16 million election-related AI responses

The study authors wanted to better understand AI’s impact on the media environment.

Patrick Kulp
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AI

‘AI election’ roundup: Deepfakes and AI memes are taking off

Here’s the latest on AI’s role in the 2024 election.

Patrick Kulp
Kamala Harris with American flags emerging from digital containers and red pixelated ones symbolizing spam or maliciousness
AI

Web traffic—and spam—increased during 2024 DNC

Since President Joe Biden dropped out, political spam email increased, a report suggests.

Kelcee Griffis
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AI

Political consultant behind Biden deepfake calls faces $6m FCC fine

Proposed penalty points to growing prevalence of AI in elections.

Kelcee Griffis
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AI

Tech is improving at an exponential rate. Here’s what that means for society

Azeem Azhar, tech analyst, entrepreneur, and author, walks us through his new book on our exponential age.

Dan McCarthy

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