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The 4Geeks Podcast (40): AI-Generated Evidence in Minnesota Election Lawsuit

Minnesota election deepfake case takes a twist: Attorney General's affidavit may contain AI-generated text, raising concerns about authenticity and AI's role in legal proceedings.

Staff

28 Nov 2024 — 1 min read

In a legal challenge against Minnesota's law concerning the use of deepfakes in elections, an affidavit submitted by the Attorney General's office has come under scrutiny for potentially containing AI-generated text.

The affidavit, written by Stanford professor Jeff Hancock, cites two academic studies that appear to be nonexistent, potentially fabricated by AI tools like ChatGPT.

This revelation has raised questions about the affidavit's credibility and the use of AI in legal proceedings.

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