Comment by Michael Watson

As we approach Election Day, it is imperative Mississippians arm themselves with knowledge of the growing threat of AI deepfakes. These hyper-realistic, AI-generated forgeries of videos, images, and pieces of audio aren’t just a sign of an advancing technological landscape—they pose a real risk for our elections. In Mississippi, our team worked with the legislature during the 2024 Legislative Session to pass Senate Bill 2577, which ensures bad actors are penalized for the wrongful dissemination of deepfakes. Unverified source (2024)