Brent Arnold warns about the growing dangers of AI-generated disinformation and foreign interference as Canada approaches a federal election, emphasizing how this phenomenon poses an existential risk to democracy.

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In a recent CTV National News broadcast, Brent Arnold discussed concerns raised in a government report about foreign interference using AI-powered tools to spread disinformation ahead of key elections in Canada. Arnold highlighted how deepfakes, fake voices, and AI-generated images create content that appears real but is designed to deceive and destabilize political processes.

He emphasized the scale of this threat, noting that shadowy actors could weaponize social media to undermine democratic institutions by flooding platforms with fake content and bots. Arnold expressed worries about regulatory gaps and the urgent need for increased monitoring and protections before Canada’s next federal election. His insights stress the importance of public awareness and proactive measures to counter disinformation in the digital age.

Watch the CTV News segment here:

https://youtu.be/4_ADeXoWCx4?si=nvIYld04spVAD2FL&t=1181