Experts to Discuss the Spread of AI-Generated Disinformation and Strategies to Protect Election Integrity
Philadelphia, PA – Chair of the Technology and Information Services Committee, Councilmember Rue Landau, will partner with the Committee of Seventy to convene a panel discussion on the risks posed by AI-generated disinformation. The discussion will cover the measures needed to combat the effects of AI-generated political disinformation on election security. The event will be held on October 24 at 3 PM at the National Liberty Museum and moderated by C70’s own Lauren Cristella.
This panel follows a resolution introduced by Councilmember Landau, calling for hearings on the use of AI in both local government and the private sector. The upcoming discussion will focus specifically on the use of AI technology to generate and spread disinformation at scale ahead of elections and will feature insights from experts across various fields.
Councilmember Landau commented, «During this election season, it is becoming all too common to see fake and harmful information about candidates and elections, thanks to advances in AI technology. We are in the midst of a digital renaissance, but the public’s trust in communications about elections is at risk. This is a crucial time to highlight how state and local government and the private sector are stepping up to ensure these technologies are used safely and our elections are secure”
“As we approach Election Day, the risks posed by AI-generated disinformation are more pressing than ever. At the Committee of Seventy, we believe that ensuring free, fair, safe and secure elections is fundamental to a healthy democracy. Adding another layer of disinformation only makes it harder for people to get involved and stay informed. This panel is a critical step in addressing these evolving threats, and we’re grateful to Councilmember Landau for her leadership in safeguarding both the integrity and accessibility of our elections,” said Lauren Cristella, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy.
Panelists include Chairman Omar Sabir, City Commissioner of the County of Philadelphia, Philip Hensley-Robin (Executive Director of Common Cause PA), Lara Putnam (Professor at Pitt Cyber, the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security), and Bret Schafer (Head of the Information Manipulation Team at the Alliance for Securing Democracy). The discussion will cover topics such as the rise of AI-generated disinformation, election security measures, and the role of stakeholders in combating these threats.
