Securing Democracy: International Summit Addresses AI's Impact on Justice and Elections

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco's visit to Brussels marks a significant moment as she convenes European leaders for the inaugural international gathering of the Initiative. This initiative serves as a crucial platform bringing together diverse stakeholders to exchange insights and perspectives on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various facets of society.

Accompanied by EU Parliament Member Eva Maydell, Deputy AG Monaco delved into the evolving landscape where AI influences criminal activities. They highlighted how AI technologies not only amplify cyberattacks and enhance the sophistication of fraudulent schemes but also pose heightened risks to particularly pertinent as the world gears up for the 2024 elections involving over 4 billion voters globally.

Central to their discussions was the shared concern over foreign adversaries exploiting AI to manipulate and misinform voters. This misuse includes accelerating the spread of online hate speech, disseminating misleading information under the guise of credible sources, and proliferating deepfake content. The Deputy AG and European leaders emphasized the necessity for continuous vigilance and robust collaboration between the United States and the European Union to counter these malign uses of AI effectively.

Moreover, Monaco affirmed the commitment to fostering transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI systems. This commitment underscores the imperative of maintaining ethical standards and safeguarding democratic processes against technological manipulation.

In continuation of her mission, Deputy AG Monaco will lead the U.S. delegation at the U.S.-EU Justice & Home Affairs Ministerial in Brussels, further cementing bilateral cooperation on crucial issues at the intersection of law, security, and emerging technologies. This engagement reflects a proactive approach towards addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by AI while harnessing its potential for societal benefit under a framework of responsible governance.

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Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco is in Brussels today to convene European leaders for the first international meeting of the #JusticeAI Initiative, which brings together a wide range of stakeholders to share expertise and perspectives on both the promise and perils of AI.

With EU Parliament Member Eva Maydell, the Deputy AG discussed how AI is changing how crimes are committed—from intensifying cyberattacks & making fraud scams more believable to supercharging threats to #ElectionSecurity in 2024 when over 4 billion people could vote worldwide.

The Deputy AG and European leaders underscored the importance of remaining vigilant to foreign adversaries abusing AI to divide and mislead voters by accelerating online hate and disinformation, imitating trusted sources of information, and proliferating deepfakes.

The Deputy AG committed to deepening U.S. and E.U. cooperation in combating malign uses of AI & ensuring transparency & accountability as AI systems are developed & used. The Deputy AG will remain in Brussels to lead the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-EU Justice & Home Affairs Ministerial.

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