An AI-generated robocall, impersonating President Joe Biden, recently targeted voters in New Hampshire, urging them not to vote in the primary election. This incident has raised significant concerns and prompted an investigation by the New Hampshire attorney general’s office.
The robocall, which used artificial intelligence to mimic Biden’s voice, disseminated a message that discouraged Democratic voters from participating in the primary, advising them to “save their vote” for the November election. The call falsely claimed that voting in the primary would aid Republican efforts to re-elect Donald Trump. It also included the personal phone number of Kathleen Sullivan, a former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair and an attorney, suggesting people call this number to be removed from the call list.
This action has been described as an “attack on democracy” by Sullivan, who has called for the prosecution of those responsible. She believes the call may violate several laws. The New Hampshire attorney general, John Formella, has urged voters to disregard the call’s contents and is investigating the matter, which appears to be an illegal attempt to disrupt and suppress voting.
This incident highlights the growing concerns about the use of AI in political campaigns and the potential for manipulation in elections. It has sparked a broader discussion about the need for regulation of AI use in campaign ads and other political communications.