A bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges federal agencies to coordinate preparations against potential election threats involving artificial intelligence. In a letter sent Tuesday, Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) call on the heads of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, as well as cybersecurity-focused agencies, to plan for risks that could affect voter information and election integrity.
Both lawmakers focus on the possibility that AI tools, including chatbots, could provide voters with inaccurate or misleading election-related guidance. They seek agency engagement on how to reduce the likelihood that AI-generated responses disrupt public understanding of voting procedures, deadlines, or other official information.
The lawmakers’ request centers on interagency coordination and preparedness, reflecting concerns that AI capabilities could be exploited to confuse voters during the election period. The letter emphasizes the need for agencies to address these threats in advance and to ensure they can respond effectively if AI-driven misinformation or related activity arises.
