The 2024 U.S. election saw minimal disruptions from AI-generated deepfakes, despite earlier predictions that artificial intelligence would significantly impact voter perceptions. Leading AI companies implemented preventive measures to reduce the risk of misinformation, such as Google restricting its chatbot from addressing live election results and OpenAI's ChatGPT advising users to rely on verified news sources. Perplexity, an AI search engine startup, partnered with the Associated Press and Democracy Works to provide real-time election insights. The overall impact of deepfakes and inaccuracies was limited, reflecting a deliberate effort by AI companies to balance technological innovation with public trust.



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