Cyborg Politics (Guest: Dennis Kennedy)

Artificial intelligence — A I — is all the rage. It’s more than a tool for school kids to get help with papers, or pass the bar exam without breaking a sweat. But it can be a dangerous new tool for manipulating elections by unscrupulous campaigns, hostile foreign governments … or Tucker Carlson. No longer can we say with certainty that “hearing or seeing is believing.” While what sounds or looks real could all be a deception created on a computer. Helping us wade through this new technology and the threats it portends is Dennis Kennedy, Director of the Center for Law, Technology and Innovation at MSU’s School of Law.  He is currently President of Dennis Kennedy Advisory Services where he focuses on legal technology, innovation, speaking, writing, and coaching. He also chairs the board of the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center. Dennis is a graduate of Georgetown Law School. =========================== This week’s podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals – Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals – Issue Advocacy Research • Community – Media Relations • Issue – Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== Links to Stories We’re Watching This Week TikTok bans deepfakes of young people as it updates guidelines – AP News Generative AI is a legal minefield – Axios Biden-Trump fake audio argument – TikTok Could Michigan’s GOP split into two? – WLNS 6 News In Senate bid, Slotkin betting voters are fed up with school shootings Michigan Senate OK’s gun safety proposals on background checks, more – Detroit Free Press Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Rights and Freedoms for LGBTQ+ Michiganders – Governor’s Office1 SBE President Pugh Considering Senate Run – Detroit News “CSI” Actor Hill Harper Readying a Senate Run – Puck Lansing Mayor Andy Schor won’t run for 7th Congressional seat Michigan voter roll maintenance means removing nearly 100,000 registrations – Bridge Michigan Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visiting Michigan in April The war on drag shows – Popular Information Experts cast doubt that Lapeer librarian can be charged over LGBTQ book – Bridge Michigan The fate of ‘Gender Queer’ now in the hands of Lapeer librarian – Bridge Michigan Hate crimes in the U.S. increased by 11.6% in 2021 from the previous year, per a new FBI report – The Recount