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Pastors and secret codes: US election officials wage low-tech battle against AI robocalls

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72% Informative

Officials in states from Arizona to Vermont are preparing for fake audio messages piped directly to home and mobile phones.

Unlike AI-generated photos and videos, it is more difficult for the average voter to spot a fake phone call.

In January , a robocall impersonating U.S. President Joe Biden circulated in New Hampshire , urging Democrats to stay home during the primary and “save your vote for the November election”.

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44

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semi-formal

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English

Language complexity

62

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short-lived

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