Big tech companies have partnered to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence in elections. OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and
The cooperation was announced on Friday at a major security conference in Munich, which brought together several world leaders. Technology companies will, among other things, share information with each other about fake photos or fake audio recordings made by artificial intelligence (AI).
The companies have not entered into binding agreements to remove fake images from the platforms. However, they have reached agreements on recognizing and labeling fake AI images.
Technology companies want to work together to develop technology that can detect fraud with artificial intelligence. Companies also want to use campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of fake news through artificial intelligence.
Governments want tech companies to do more against fake images
Most companies have already taken their own measures against fake images. But various governments, such as the United States and the European Union, are asking technology companies to do more in this area.
There are many elections this year, including the presidential election in the United States. “AI did not create election deception, but we must prevent AI from allowing deception to flourish,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft president.
Last month, there was a buzz in the US about an audio recording made by artificial intelligence. A voice similar to that of US President Joe Biden can be heard calling on Democratic voters not to vote in the primary elections in New Hampshire.
