Andrew Selepak Comments on AI Influence on 2024 Election Results

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, was quoted in “Did AI Influence the Election Result? Experts’ Verdicts” published in Newsweek on Nov 20.

The article focuses on how and if AI-generated content may have played a direct role in shaping election narratives.

According to Selepak, “While it is possible that AI content was being distributed in messaging apps, particularly among non-native voters, there is no evidence that this was widespread or had any impact on the election. However, AI did have an important role in the election. It allowed campaigns to engage in social listening to learn what voters were saying on social media, summarize news content, and create social media and email messages quickly and cheaply.”

He adds, “I believe that 2026 and 2028 may be different as AI technology becomes more widespread and easier to use and has the potential to influence U.S. elections. But this gives tech companies, the media, our government and voters time to prepare for the future and protect the integrity of our elections.”

Posted: November 25, 2024
Category: AI at CJC News, College News
Tagged as: AI, Andrew Selepak, Election Results, MPMT