Tech companies plan to sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok and others say they are working on an accord to combat the deceptive use of AI targeted at voters. — AFP

NEW YORK: At least six major technology companies are planning to sign an agreement this week that would guide how they try to put a stop to the use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections.

The upcoming event at the Munich Security Conference in Germany comes as more than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024.