ChatGPT’s Election-Related Anti-Deepfake Measures Are Intriguing, but Incomplete

Last week, OpenAI updated its Global Affairs article about safety measures in place for the midterm elections, which was originally published in May. The May version mostly just pointed out that OpenAI had policies prohibiting users from using ChatGPT for election interference. The October update added some substance, particularly one part about combatting deepfakes.

Specifically, OpenAI said it would stylize images if they contain election interference or anything meant to make people less likely to vote. Such images, it said…