October 20, 2023 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, and
Representative Joseph Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, the Senate and House committees with oversight over federal elections, has called on Amazon for answers after recent reporting revealed that the company’s voice assistant Alexa spread false claims about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
“As we approach the 2024 elections, we write to express serious concern about recent reporting that Amazon Alexa – a virtual voice assistant tool relied upon by millions of Americans – is repeating false claims about the outcome of the 2020 elections,” wrote the lawmakers. “According to public reports, when asked about the 2020 presidential election Amazon Alexa cited unvetted sources to make false claims about election fraud.”
“This spreading of election-related misinformation and disinformation is particularly troubling given the emerging use of artificial intelligence to mislead voters. With some ballots for the 2024 election being sent out as early as this December, it is important that proactive measures are promptly taken so that voters can trust the information that is provided to them,” the lawmakers continued.
Full text of the letter is available HERE and below:
Dear Mr. Bezos:
As we approach the 2024 elections, we write to express serious concern about recent reporting that Amazon Alexa – a virtual voice...
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