OpenAI reports a surge in attempts by malicious actors using its AI models to manipulate elections, highlighting issues around election security and integrity. Experts warn that AI tools are increasingly used in political manipulation through misinformation and targeted microtargeting, raising alarms ahead of the upcoming elections. In Kentucky, officials are particularly concerned about AI-generated impersonations of election officials and the need for protective measures. OpenAI claims to have disrupted numerous foreign influence networks over the past year but acknowledges the ongoing risks posed by AI-driven disinformation globally. As the 2024 elections draw closer, the intersection of AI and electoral processes continues to be a pressing topic among policymakers, experts, and the public.