ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK: AI the new enemy of free and fair elections
AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated materials “are increasingly being employed by candidates, political parties and even foreign actors to deceive voters and advance their agendas”
05 May 2024 - 05:35
As South Africa prepares for elections on May 29, security is being ramped up around crucial physical locations, while digital spaces are being left unprotected — at least by the state.
“As the government, we want to issue a stern warning to anyone with the intention of disrupting the elections that law enforcement officers will deal with them decisively and put them behind bars,” minister of defence & military veterans Thandi Modise said last Sunday...
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