Watch out for AI-driven disinformation in Wisconsin

February 6, 2024 | Kevin P. Reilly | Wisconsin State Journal

Kevin P. Reilly, president emeritus of the University of Wisconsin System and member of the civic organization Keep Our Republic, discusses the rise of AI and how it can amplify and spread disinformation.

In this era of AI-driven disinformation, our state and local election officials are vital sources of reliable election information. Local election officials are able to address questions about election-related information. Every citizen can access their websites, utilize official communication channels and verify election-related information through trusted sources. Just as we’ve learned to be cautious of robocalls and unsolicited emails, we must now apply the same vigilance to AI-generated disinformation. … Keep Our Republic, a nonpartisan civic education nonprofit, is raising awareness and building trust in the electoral process. Through education, advocacy and community engagement, Keep Our Republic aims to empower citizens to protect the integrity of our elections. Together, we can confront the threat of AI-driven disinformation and ensure that the voice of the people remains clear and unaltered in our democracy.
-Kevin P. Reilly