Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy
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- As India concluded the world’s largest election on June 5, 2024, with over 640 million votes counted, observers could assess how the various parties and factions used artificial intelligence technologies – and what lessons that holds for the rest of the world.
- But, despite fears of widespread disinformation, for the most part the campaigns, candidates and activists used AI constructively in the election.
- They used AI for typical political activities, including mudslinging, but primarily to better connect with voters.
