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OpenAI Fights AI Election Interference

OpenAI is implementing strict restrictions on photorealistic political deepfakes to prevent election interference. The company has also launched a dedicated war room to actively monitor and mitigate these risks ahead of the US midterms.

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    OpenAI launches election war room to track interference ahead of midterms

    OpenAI is activating an Election Operations Center this week to monitor and respond to potential misuse of its tools during the U.S. midterm elections. The center, led by Josh Lawson, head of civic…

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  2. Policy & Regulationnew

    OpenAI restricts photorealistic political deepfakes in ChatGPT Images ahead of US midterms

    OpenAI is blocking photorealistic political deepfakes in ChatGPT Images, effective October 20. When users request images depicting election interference or voter suppression, the system now…

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