[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
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            ENSURING AI DEEPFAKES DON'T UNDERMINE ELECTIONS

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                           HON. JAKE LaTURNER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  Mr. LaTURNER. Mr. Speaker, Artificial Intelligence is an incredible 
tool that is only becoming more accessible, powerful, and impactful. 
With all the good this emerging technology provides our society, it 
also has its downfalls. It's easier than before for bad actors to make 
A.I. generated deepfakes to deceive the public and spread false 
information about elected officials and political candidates. Anyone 
with a laptop can create realistic images, videos, and audio clips 
depicting events that did not occur. This poses a threat to our 
security and could harm our election systems, and developers should be 
held liable for the harms they cause. As a Member of the Subcommittee 
on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, I will continue 
to work to ensure AI-generated deepfakes are not undermining our local, 
state, and federal elections.

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