Graham Downs

They say this will be #SouthAfrica's most important and significant #elections since 1994.

I think that's true, in more ways than one, because it's also the first time we've really had to contend with #AI and #DeepFakes and all those other #scams.

And I don't think we're ready....

https://gadget.co.za/aivselections1/?utm_source=MastodonAfrica

#Elections2024

Now it's AI versus elections – Gadget

South Africa is protecting key physical locations ahead of the 2024 elections, but the digital space is under threat, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

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May 6, 2024 at 11:41amWeb
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@GrahamDowns We have almost gone from don’t believe everything you see to maybe you shouldn’t believe anything you see. I agree with you, and I think people don’t realize just how much of a difference these two positions require of us. The first used to let us be mildly skeptical, but the second requires active defense against all information just in case.