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    5 states urge Musk to tackle AI chatbots spreading election misinformation

    By Rebecca XuAugust 6, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Five US states have collectively called upon Elon Musk to address the issue of misinformation being spread by an AI chatbot.
    • The states are concerned about the potential impact of AI-generated content on the integrity of elections.

    OUR TAKE
    The call from the five US states for Elon Musk to fix the AI chatbot’s role in election misinformation underscores the growing awareness of the impact of AI on society. As AI technology advances, so too must the safeguards to protect the integrity of information and democratic processes.

    –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    State secretaries representing five U.S. states have called on billionaire Elon Musk to address issues with the AI chatbot on social media platform X, alleging that it has disseminated misinformation concerning the November 5th election.

    Following Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden‘s withdrawal as a presidential candidate on July 21 and his subsequent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the AI chatbot named Grok incorrectly informed social media users that Harris had failed to meet the ballot submission deadline in nine states. The secretaries of state clarified this in a letter, stating, “This claim is baseless. In reality, in all nine states, the situation is the exact opposite.”

    “In our capacity as Secretaries of State, representing offices and 37 million constituents affected by the misinformation disseminated by your platform,  urge you to promptly enact modifications to X’s AI search assistant, Grok, to guarantee voters receive precise information during this pivotal election period,” declared the officials from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Washington, Michigan, and New Mexico in a public letter addressed to Musk.

    Elon Musk, who endorsed the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump last month, has faced accusations of spreading misinformation. Specifically, he claimed without substantiation that Democrats permit migrants to cross the southern border for the purpose of voting in federal elections, despite the migrants being ineligible for such participation.

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    Why it’s important

    Social media platforms, such as X, have faced ongoing criticism for their role in propagating misinformation and conspiracy theories, encompassing erroneous details about elections and vaccines. In Washington, there is an escalating worry that AI-generated content may lead to voter deception in the upcoming November presidential and congressional elections.

    There is a shared concern that AI-generated misinformation could undermine the democratic process and erode public trust in elections. The officials have requested that Musk implement measures to ensure the AI’s content is accurate and does not mislead the public. Suggestions include improving the AI’s fact-checking algorithms, implementing stricter content moderation, and providing clear disclaimers on AI-generated content.

    If the AI chatbot’s misinformation issue is resolved, it could set a precedent for responsible AI development and usage in the context of elections.

    AI chatbots Elon Musk
    Rebecca Xu

    Rebecca Xu is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in tech trends. She graduated from Changshu Institute of Technology. Send tips to r.xu@btw.media.

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