Experts warn AI-generated deepfakes are outpacing laws meant to control them - WMUR
A deepfake robocall mimicking President Joe Biden targeted voters in New Hampshire ahead of the 2024 primary, highlighting the rapid advancement of AI.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Joe Biden
In early 2024, a deepfake robocall imitating President Joe Biden was used to target voters in New Hampshire. The incident underscored concerns about the increasing sophistication of AI-generated content and its potential impact on trust and security.
What happened
The robocall, which sounded like President Biden, reached registered voters just before the 2024 presidential primary in New Hampshire. It quickly became one of the most discussed deepfake incidents. A new state law was enacted in response. One person has been charged under the new law for allegedly creating a deepfake video altering a police officer's statements. Experts warn that AI technology is advancing faster than the laws designed to regulate it, making it easy for anyone to create convincing fakes.