Great Lakes Wire

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new webpage aimed at addressing election misinformation. This initiative seeks to assist voters in identifying artificial intelligence (AI) and accessing reliable information regarding elections.

AI technology, which allows machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, has recently advanced to the point where it can convincingly mimic human writing and speech. Earlier this year, Nessel and her partners on the nationwide Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force issued a warning to a company accused of sending fraudulent election robocalls in New Hampshire during the state's primary. These calls allegedly used AI to impersonate President Joe Biden and discourage voter participation.

The newly launched webpage offers guidance on detecting AI-generated content, finding trustworthy election resources, and safeguarding votes. "While 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," Nessel stated. "To 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."

The Protecting Michigan Voters from AI-Generated Election Misinformation page is available on the Department of Attorney General’s website.