House of Commons · General Debate
18 April 2024 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Kirsten Oswald Party Constituency
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Kirsten Oswald raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Asked whether the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission has had discussions with the Electoral Commission regarding the potential impact of disinformation on elections. She raised concerns about recent decreases in the effectiveness of search engines like Google due to AI-generated material that produces misleading information.
Responded by stating that the Electoral Commission recognises the risks posed by disinformation. It focuses on ensuring political finance transparency and campaigner materials include an imprint showing voters who produced them. The commission encourages responsible use of AI-generated campaign material, which must be labelled clearly and should carry an imprint disclosing who has published it.
Asked about the Electoral Commission's plans to provide guidance on AI-produced materials in light of recent issues with search engines like Google producing misleading information. She highlighted the need for clear guidelines and measures against automated fake news and deepfakes.