AI-powered disinformation is spreading — is Canada ready for the political impact?

Billions of people in more than 40 countries head to the polls this year. Canadians could be among them. But with fake products of generative artificial intelligence spreading online, figuring out what's real and what's not is becoming harder. Is Canada prepared for an AI election?

AI-powered disinformation is spreading — is Canada ready for the political impact?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre take part in the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Billions of people in more than 40 countries head to the polls this year. Canadians could be among them. But with fake products of generative artificial intelligence spreading online, figuring out what's real and what's not is becoming harder. Is Canada prepared for an AI election?