‘There will be a huge increase in deep fakes in politics’ | Knox Co. Public Library to host event series on AI and politics [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Election season is fast approaching, and several experts have voiced concerns about how artificial intelligence technology can sway people’s political opinions as they head to cast a ballot.

With this technology, people can mimic the voices and images of public figures — effectively allowing them to say whatever they want. The Knox County Public Library is hosting events that hope to show people how they can spot fake videos and images, and show them the importance of discerning truth.

“There are so many software programs now that are user-friendly, so ordinary individuals can download an app and quickly create a deep fake,” said Catherine Luther, the director of the University of Tennessee’s Information Integrity Institute. “They are projecting, estimating, that, there will be a huge …