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Amid the U.S. political primary season and mounting fears of how artificial intelligence can be abused to influence elections, the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday unveiled a proposal to force the disclosure of AI use in campaign advertising. 'As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, the commission wants to make sure consumers are fully informed when the technology is used,' said FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel in a statement.
' 'We have seen the impact of AI in politics in the form of primary ads using AI voices and images, and in robocalls during the primary in New Hampshire,' he continued, commending the commission and its chair. 'It is imperative that regulations around political advertising keep pace with the onward march of new and evolving technologies.
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