More than 75% of Americans worried AI will influence presidential election outcome: Survey [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. – With the election 75 days away, there’s a concern that artificial intelligence may be used to influence your vote. A survey by Elon University shows more than 75% of Americans are worried it will and about half admit they can’t always tell if an image is real or fake.

Deciphering real from fake is nothing new, but what is new is the fact some Americans feel like now it is harder than ever to do so, especially in the midst of an election.

“The real problem, I think, is voters now aren’t sure what to believe, and therefore they don’t believe anything and without some level of social trust, democracy just doesn’t work,” said Peter Loge, the director of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs.

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According to the survey, at least 78% of Americans believe abuses …