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Bipartisan lawmakers press agencies on AI election threats

Bipartisan lawmakers press agencies on AI election threats

Summary

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives from different political parties wrote a letter to federal agencies. They are concerned about how artificial intelligence, especially chatbots, might affect the coming election by influencing voters.

Key Facts

  • Reps. Josh Gottheimer (Democrat, New Jersey) and Mike Lawler (Republican, New York) co-wrote the letter.
  • The letter was sent to leaders of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
  • They want these agencies to address potential risks that AI chatbots could create for election security.
  • Chatbots are computer programs that talk to people and could give misleading answers to voters.
  • The lawmakers are focused on protecting voters and ensuring fair election processes.
  • The letter shows bipartisan concern, meaning it crosses political party lines.
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