AI Robocall Impersonates Joe Biden: A Call for Caution

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AI Mimics President Biden

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Misuse of Deepfake Tech

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Threat to Electoral Integrity

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Investigation Underway

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Need for Public Awareness

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AI's Double-Edged Sword

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Regulatory Implications

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Building Trust in Technology

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Future Safeguards

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Conclusion

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