National: CISA Director: AI Posing Risks to Election Information Environment | Grace Dille/MeriTalk
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly assured Americans of the integrity and resilience of U.S. election infrastructure, citing the dedicated efforts of state and local officials over the past six years to secure election systems. While she emphasized confidence in the established security measures, Easterly acknowledged concerns about the information environment. She highlighted the use of AI in generating deceptive content, particularly deepfakes and generative AI in the context of disinformation. Easterly stated that CISA is actively focused on supporting local offices, employing tactics like rumor control and collaboration with partners in the Intelligence Community and FBI to address potential disinformation threats from foreign adversaries. She expressed confidence in the dedication of state and local election officials in safeguarding democracy. Read Article