AI in Politics: The 2024 Campaign Season That Wasn't Featuring Sheera Frenkel, New York Times

Описание: 🎙️ On this timely episode of Tech'ed Up we're talking AI and politics! host Niki Christoff is joined by Sheera Frenkel, renowned tech reporter from The New York Times, who shares insights from her reporting on tech, shedding light on the reluctance to use AI by US campaigns compared to other countries, the rush by foreign adversaries to capitalize on AI’s capability to enhance disinformation campaigns, and lays out what has led Facebook to step back from political coverage.

🔍 Key Topics Explored:

The unexpected reluctance of US campaigns to embrace AI technologies.
Global disparities: How other countries are leveraging AI in political campaigns.
AI-enhanced disinformation: The rush by foreign adversaries to exploit new capabilities.
Facebook's strategic retreat from political coverage: Causes and consequences.

💡 Expert Insights:
Sheera Frenkel brings her wealth of experience covering tech and politics to offer:

Behind-the-scenes look at campaign strategies (or lack thereof) regarding AI.
Analysis of the global AI landscape in political spheres.
Potential risks and benefits of AI in election processes.

🌐 Global Perspective:

Comparative analysis: US campaigns vs. international adoption of AI.
Examination of cross-border influence attempts using AI.

🔮 Future Implications:

Predictions for AI's role in future election cycles.
Potential shifts in social media platforms' approach to political content.
The evolving landscape of digital political campaigning.

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📊 Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction and topic overview
05:30 - US campaigns' unexpected AI hesitancy
7:45 - Global AI adoption in politics
15:20 - AI-enhanced disinformation threats
25:10 - Facebook's political coverage retreat


💡 Key Takeaways:

Despite predictions, AI hasn't dominated 2024 US political campaigns.
International political landscapes show varied AI adoption rates.
AI significantly enhances the potential for sophisticated disinformation.
Major tech platforms are reassessing their role in political discourse.
The future of AI in politics remains uncertain but potentially transformative.

📚 Recommended Reading:

"An Ugly Truth" by Cecilia Kang & Sheera Frenkel
"Character Limit" by Kate Conger & Ryan Mac

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