Microsoft has warned that China could use Artificial Intelligence-generated content to influence upcoming elections in India, the United States and South Korea.
This warning comes after China used AI testing to influence the results during Taiwan’s presidential election. Let us tell you that national elections are going to be held in at least 64 countries across the world. These countries collectively account for about 49 percent of the global population.
Last month, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During the meeting, both of them discussed women-led development, health including the use of AI.
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team said that China will try to change the inclination of voters towards political parties or confuse them through artificial intelligence. He will post such content on social media which can change public opinion in favor of China during elections or show the importance of China in elections.
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Parliamentary-presidential elections in 63 countries
2024 is going to prove to be the most important year in the democratic history of the world. This year, presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in 63 countries (and the European Union). 49% of the world’s total population will exercise voting rights.
Microsoft said in its statement, “This year, elections are going to be held around the world, especially in India, South Korea and America. Our assessment is that China will create and deliver AI generated content that benefits its interests. ”
British media “The Guardian” wrote in its report that Microsoft has warned that the impact of this action of China will increase in the future. “AI generated content will have little immediate impact, but China’s growing experimentation with this technology could have more impact over time,” Microsoft said.
General elections in India to be held from 19th April
General elections in India are going to start on 19th April, the results of which will be declared on 4th June. The election process will take place in seven phases. The first phase will start on April 19, the second phase on April 26, the third phase on May 7, the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25 and the seventh phase will conclude on June 1. The current term of the 17th Lok Sabha Assembly is going to end on June 16.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has already issued guidelines and protocols to promptly identify and respond to false information and misinformation.
