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OpenAI heralds cybersecurity, election interference safeguard plans for 2026 midterms
OpenAI announced plans to enhance cybersecurity and combat election interference for the 2026 U.S. midterms, including deepfake watermarking and partnerships with SynthID and the Associated Press. The company emphasized tools for election officials and policies to prevent AI misuse, drawing praise from election security experts.
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