What's happening?

Jolene looks at the video in amazement. There is Donald TrumpAn American television personality who became US president from 2016 to 2020, and will become president again in January 2025. handing out food to hungry children and giving a bed in his own house to a homeless man. Maybe she should vote for him to be the next president of the USA!

But then she notices a small label in the corner of her screen: "Made with AIA computer programme that has been designed to think. ."

MetaThe new name of the company which owns Facebook and Instagram. announced last week that, starting in May, labels like this would appear on Instagram, Facebook and Threads. They will be applied to AI-made videos, pictures and audio clips.

Many people worry about the effect such posts could have on upcoming elections. The question is whether a way of stopping them can be found in time. America's presidential election will take place in November, and Britain's general electionIn the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years. by the end of January.

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In February, tech companies including TikTok and X signed an agreement promising to takle political fakes. But some worry it is too little too late.

Is it enough?

Yes! Today, most people know about AI-made images - so they know how to spot them on social media. And now tech giants are helping out, it is unlikely that AI will affect any elections.

No! The technology is getting better and better every day. There is no way to know for sure you have not been taken in by an AI-image. We need tech companies and governmentsGroups of people who govern - or lead - countries. to work together.