Artificial intelligence and elections

Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to a computer’s ability to imitate human cognitive abilities like problem-solving and learning, has been all over the media recently. There are countless applications and issues within AI. The League’s primary interest is in the potential impacts of AI on our elections. It is part of our world, and it will likely continue to become even more integrated into our everyday lives, in ways both visible and invisible. These terms all refer to what people commonly think of as AI but may have different implications depending on what term is used and how statute defines it. Two bills have been enacted this year, both related to the use of AI generated content.