Evaluating the Propensity of Generative AI for Producing Harmful Disinformation During the 2024 US Election Cycle

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Main Author:	Schlicht, Erik J
Format:	Preprint
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Artificial Intelligence
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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