This research systematically examines how Generative AI technologies can be weaponized to undermine democratic elections through sophisticated digital manipulation.

Key Threats Identified:

• Creation of convincing deepfakes that can mislead voters and damage candidate reputations
• Deployment of AI-powered botnets capable of mass-scale information manipulation
• Development of targeted misinformation campaigns using personalized content
• Establishment of synthetic identities for covert influence operations

These capabilities represent critical security concerns as they operate at unprecedented scale and sophistication, potentially evading traditional detection methods. Security professionals must understand these evolving threats to develop effective countermeasures.

Charting the Landscape of Nefarious Uses of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Online Election Interference