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Key points:
- Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election
- Swift expressed concerns about AI deepfakes and misinformation
In a recent Instagram post, Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Kamala Harris for the presidential election. Swift, a powerful figure in American pop culture, shared her concerns about AI deepfakes spreading misinformation. She talked about her personal experience being deepfaked to show support for a candidate she doesn’t actually plan to vote for. Celebrities like Swift are vulnerable to deepfakes, which have become increasingly sophisticated.
AI impersonators, including fake AI endorsements, have become widespread, causing concern for lawmakers. Swift herself has been the subject of nonconsensual AI-generated pornography. The rise of AI deepfakes in the election is a cause for alarm, as the technology has evolved to the point where callers may not be able to distinguish between real candidates and AI impersonators.
While legislation like the bipartisan NO FAKES Act holds promise in addressing this issue, meaningful change is unlikely before the upcoming election. Swift, as a Tennessee resident, may have legal recourse under the ELVIS Act to combat deepfakes, but the legal landscape is still evolving. Celebrities sharing their stories can draw attention to the issue and potentially lead to stronger legislative measures to combat misinformation spread through AI deepfakes.