How to rig an election with AI
Explore how AI-generated media could be used to distort public opinion.
- Learn how AI tools can create realistic images, audio, and social media posts.
- Learn how to spot AI generated content, misleading stories, and hoaxes.
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Suitable for
- Everyone
- Available
- Online or in-person
- Skills
- AI, misinformation, digital literacy
About this course
If you wanted to influence the result of an election – how could you use AI to help you?
In this interactive workshop, we look at how AI could be used to shape public opinion – not through hacking or fraud, but by creating content that spreads and subtly changes how people think.
You will:
- Learn how AI assisted influence actually works in modern elections, based on research by the Alan Turing Institute
- Explore the emotional triggers that make content spread and stick in your head
- Understand why even seeing something you know is fake can still affect how you think
- See how AI can amplify these effects at scale
You’ll take part in interactive activities where we:
- Anaylse AI-generated posts from recent elections to understand what they’re trying to make us think of feel
- Spot the emotional hooks behind viral posts
- Build a bot that can hijack news stories and influence public opinion
No technical knowledge is needed to take part. By learning how to spot AI generated content, you can help stop the spread of harmful online misinformation.
Some kind words
“I loved the workshop…So informative and a real eye opener, thank you.”
Course participant
Scotland
“Craig and Daniel delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on “How to Rig an Election Using AI and Technology,” which captivated our audience both in-person and remotely.
Their ability to break down complex concepts into understandable and interactive segments was truly impressive. The session not only highlighted the potential impacts of AI but also encouraged participants to think critically about the ethical implications of technology in decision-making processes.
The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the clarity, relevance, and interactive nature of the session. Craig and Daniel’s expertise and enthusiasm made the session a highlight of Tech Fest. ”
HR Advisor
M&G plc
“Really, really enjoyed it! Fascinating and challenging”
Course participant
Scotland
More information
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