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April 7, 2024, 9:06 p.m.
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Disinformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), is anticipated to be a major cyber risk for the upcoming 2024 elections in the United Kingdom. Cybersecurity experts have warned that state-backed cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns, potentially conducted by nations such as China, Russia and Iran, pose significant threats to the democratic process. The use of AI-generated "deep fakes," including synthetic images, videos, and audio, may further exacerbate the spread of misinformation. These AI-powered attacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and ransomware, can target politicians, campaign staff, and election-related institutions. The cybersecurity community emphasizes the need for increased awareness and international cooperation to mitigate the risks associated with such malicious activities. Additionally, digital platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok face a crucial test in effectively countering and preventing the dissemination of misinformation during the elections.

Britain is expected to face cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns, backed by states, during the 2024 elections. Cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a significant role in these risks. The use of AI-generated "deep fakes" such as synthetic images, videos, and audio will increase. Threat actors are likely to utilize AI-based attacks like phishing and social engineering to target politicians and campaign staff. The cybersecurity community calls for increased awareness and international cooperation to mitigate the risks of AI-generated misinformation.

AI-powered disinformation is considered the top risk for the 2024 elections. The accessibility of AI reduces barriers for criminals exploiting people online. Tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok face the challenge of keeping their platforms free from misinformation during the elections. Meta has taken steps to identify AI-generated content with a watermark.


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