Meet 8 AI Startups In The US Battling Deepfakes Ahead Of Elections

As AI-generated deepfakes increasingly threaten the integrity of elections worldwide, the call for decisive regulation is growing louder. Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, voiced his frustration: "With deepfakes impacting elections globally and popping up more frequently in the U.S., the FEC should be taking bold steps to deter them." Instead, the FEC has yet to issue a simple, clear rule against fraudulent deepfakes, leaving a gaping vulnerability. At the same time, tech companies are under pressure to combat AI-fueled disinformation through transparency and collaboration, but their vague policies fall short of what’s needed. As voters in over 50 countries prepare to head to the polls in 2024, it’s clear that both regulators and tech platforms need to act fast. But some