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Michigan attorney general seeks to counter election misinformation with resources on AI

Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of a webpage to combat election misinformation.

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BY KYLE DAVIDSON, MICHIGAN ADVANCE

MICHIGANโ€”Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of a webpage to combat election information, with a focus on helping voters to recognize artificial intelligence and access accurate election information.

With advancements in AI allowing users to replicate handwriting and speech, Nessel and her partners on the nationwide Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, issued a warning to a company accused of sending scam election robocalls to New Hampshire residents during the stateโ€™s primary. These calls allegedly used artificial intelligence to impersonate President Joe Biden and discourage voters from participating in the primary.

The page can be found under the election security and integrity tab at Michigan.gov/ag and provides tips on how voters can spot AI-generated content and misinformation, verify information about the election and protect their votes.

โ€œWhile technology has made it easier than ever to access election information, the rise of AI has also made it easier for misinformation on these topics to spread,โ€ Nessel said in a statement last week.

โ€œTo help protect voters from misinformation, this comprehensive guide is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure everyone can confidently navigate the digital landscape and stay informed with the facts they need to make their voices heard this election,โ€ Nessel said.

READ MORE: Michigan AG launches site to combat AI election misinformation

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