Microsoft Warns That China Wants To Use AI To Disrupt Elections; But Basically Ignores Its Failures To Disrupt The Taiwanese Election

13/04/2024 6 min
Microsoft Warns That China Wants To Use AI To Disrupt Elections; But Basically Ignores Its Failures To Disrupt The Taiwanese Election

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Episode Synopsis

Microsoft has issued a warning about China's intentions to use artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt upcoming elections in the US, South Korea, and India. This comes after an unsuccessful attempt to influence Taiwan's presidential poll, which did not go as China planned. Despite the heightened concerns, the actual effectiveness of such AI-driven disinformation campaigns remains questionable. Microsoft's report highlights the use of AI-generated content and fake news in these attempts, but also notes the limited impact of such tactics in Taiwan's election, raising questions about the real threat level and the importance of understanding why these efforts might fail rather than solely focusing on potential risks.

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