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Electoral Commission Committee
18 April 2024
Lead MP
Kirsten Oswald
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Kirsten Oswald raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
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.
Rachel Hopkins
Lab
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
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.
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