WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCAX) – Technology with criminal intent is already on full display this election season, and the Department of Justice is increasing the punishment for those responsible.
It partially stems from the AI phone calls impersonating President Joe Biden used to spread false information during the New Hampshire primary.
In addition to things like voter suppression, officials with the DOJ say that using AI to threaten election workers makes the crime more dangerous.
The DOJ says they are seriously concerned about the potential use of AI to impersonate the voice and likeness of politicians ahead of the election.