Microsoft issues warning on China’s use of generative AI to disrupt US elections

A hot potato: For the second time in just over six months, Microsoft has issued a warning about China’s use of generative AI to sow disruption in the United States during this election year. State-sponsored groups, working with the backing of North Korea, are also expected to target elections in South Korea and India having launched a similar campaign during Taiwan’s presidential election in January. Microsoft’s report, titled East Asia threat actors employ unique methods, notes that Chinese campaigns have continued to refine AI-generated or AI-enhanced content, creating videos, memes, and audio, among others. While their influence might not be…