An intriguing and timely investigation is coming to Channel 4 on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm, as Dispatches explores the potential impact of AI on the voting behaviour of the British public.
“Can AI Steal Your Vote?” looks into the warnings issued by election campaigners and experts about the potential dangers of AI tools in disseminating politically-motivated disinformation. With the power of AI, deepfakes, and other synthetic media, there are concerns about how this could influence voters and the democratic process.
Cathy Newman leads this insightful report, demonstrating the potential effects of AI on a group of British households. Twelve families, undecided in their political allegiances, are unknowingly subjected to AI-generated political material advised by political strategists. The experiment aims to reveal whether AI can sway the opinions and votes of these households, raising important questions about the role and influence of artificial intelligence in elections.
As the families go about their daily lives, the content created by AI will be seamlessly integrated into their social media feeds, mirroring the subtle and pervasive nature of online political campaigns. The results of this experiment will offer a fascinating insight into the potential power of AI to shape political opinions and raise awareness about the risks associated with synthetic media.
Channel 4’s Dispatches: Can AI Steal Your Vote? airs on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm.
