AI tools shape the landscape of the 2024 U.S. presidential election

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is the first to see widespread use of AI tools, affecting how voters access information and increasing the spread of misinformation. This contrasts with the 2020 election, where AI was less prevalent. AI chatbots have been found to provide inaccurate or biased information about elections, raising concerns about their reliability. Reports indicate that many responses from leading AI models were deemed harmful or incomplete, highlighting the need for caution among voters. Foreign actors, particularly from Russia and Iran, are using AI to interfere in the election by creating misleading content. Election officials are working to counter this misinformation through trusted information campaigns and "prebunking" strategies to help voters recognize falsehoods.