The era of AI persuasion in elections is about to begin

MIT Technology ReviewFriday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
  • In January 2024, residents in New Hampshire received phone calls featuring the voice of Joe Biden, urging them to skip the primary election. These calls, however, were not genuine but rather generated by artificial intelligence technology, highlighting the evolving capabilities of AI in political communication.
  • This development signifies a new era of AI persuasion in elections, raising concerns about the authenticity of political messaging and the potential for misinformation, which could significantly impact voter behavior and trust in democratic processes.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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