The AI deepfakes that want to sway your vote
November’s general election is still a long way off, but deepfakes generated by AI are already entering the conversation.
And we’re not just talking about a robocall from a fake President Joe Biden, which actually happened during New Hampshire’s primary last month.
Local and state elections here in Washington could be targeted, too.
Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane will explain where deepfakes are showing up, and how to identify them.
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Patricia Murphy
Host
Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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Clare McGrane
Podcast Producer
Clare produces KUOW’s news podcast, Seattle Now. She specializes in episodes on health, especially the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine, and occasionally produces the show’s Casual Friday episodes.
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Vaughan Jones
Podcast Producer
Vaughan is a podcast producer for KUOW's daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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