In this episode, we explore how AI and social media are reshaping political campaigns and elections, with a look at emerging technologies like deepfakes and their potential future impact.

About the Episode:

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how AI and social media are changing the landscape of political campaigns and elections. We explore the implications of AI-driven data analysis for micro-targeting voters, the growing influence of platforms like Facebook and Twitter on voter opinions, and the concerns around misinformation and censorship. We also touch on the potential for algorithmic bias in AI-driven content curation, the impact of emerging technologies like deepfakes on election security, and the future of digital campaigning with innovations such as virtual rallies. Whether you're interested in technology or politics, this episode uncovers the challenges and opportunities AI and social media present for the future of democracy.

About the Guest:

Matt is the Founder of Publitics. He provides counsel to campaigns at the local, state and federal levels as well as to clients in the private and public sectors.  Most recently, Matt worked on special projects during the 2020 presidential campaign including having helped create President Joe Biden’s viral “We Just Did” hat.

He is currently an adjunct professor in Centenary University’s Business Department, teaching in their first-of-its-kind social media program. Prior to founding Publitics, Matt worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind Poll and later taught freshman seminar for political science students and in the Law in the Liberal Arts program as an adjunct instructor.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrayton/ Website: https://www.publitics.com/ 

Timestamps:
00:01:50 - Episode Commences
00:06:50 - The Initial Interest in the AI, Social Media
00:11:45 - How Social Media is Impacting the Election Process
00:21:10 - The Division of Power Impacting Social Media
00:30:30 - How the Social Media Power Framing
00:45:20 - More About Deepfakes
00:49:20 - How Far is the Generative AI in Terms of Election
00:55:30 - What are the Possibilities of the Future of Election
01:07:07 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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