How generative AI is redrawing cybersecurity battle lines

In 2024, the people in 55 countries – who represent 42% of the global population – will vote to elect their leaders, including high-profile elections for the US Presidency and the European Union Parliament1. In addition to attracting billions to cast their ballot, these events are likely to lure malicious actors. With generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools at their disposal, they seek to directly sabotage the electoral process by hacking systems or to sway public opinion using misinformation or deepfakes – their capabilities are greater than ever before.