Back to Articles
How Will AI Impact the Election?

ABC News

SKIPPED

Details

Date Published
N/A
Priority Score
3
Australian
Yes
Created
24 Apr 2025, 01:25 pm

Authors (0)

No authors linked

Description

Behind the News is a fun, accessible way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about what's happening in the world around them.

Summary

The article explores the potential influence of artificial intelligence on the upcoming federal election, raising concerns about the possibility of AI technology misleading voters. It discusses the broader implications of AI in democratic processes, analyzing how AI-generated content might affect public perception and voter decisions. This analysis is significant in the context of AI governance, as it underscores the need for robust regulations to prevent misinformation and ensure electoral integrity. While it touches on AI's impact, the article primarily addresses the immediate risks rather than long-term existential threats, suggesting it has moderate significance in AI safety discourse.

Body

BTNWhy People Are Lining Up To See The Pope's CoffinTens of thousands of people are lining up for hours in Vatican City to see Pope Francis one last time.BTN Classroom Episode 9Political Parties, What Matters to Young People? Back from Extinction? Patrick’s Story and Ngani Café.Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds24mWhy Anzac Day is on April 25thWe find out more about the history of ANZAC Day and why April 25th became such an important day for Australians.Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds4m48sPolitical PartiesYou're about to hear a lot about parties - but they're not the balloons, cakes and streamers type.Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds4m4sWill Aussies make the switch from petrol to electric cars?Hannah investigates how the transition to electric cars will affect Australians.Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds3m23sHow To Submit Your Rookie ReportCheck out these requirements your Rookie Reporter video needs before you send in to us.SubjectsIf you're looking for a story to match your lesson, have a browse of our stories grouped into primary & secondary curriculum subjects.School Shout Out ** NOW CLOSED**Thank you to all the schools that have sent in their Shout Outs, we're now full for the year and have closed submissions.Are Teens Smoking More?What is a cigarette tax, and does it reduce smoking rates?Duration: 3 minutes 45 seconds3m45sWorld Autism Awareness DayPatrick tells us what life is like as non-speaking and autistic.Duration: 3 minutes 45 seconds3m45sThe Impact Space Has On the Human BodyAstronauts Suni and Butch unexpectedly spent 9 months in space – their bodies aged 7-10 years.Duration: 7 minutes 6 seconds7mHow Will AI Impact the Election?With a federal election just around the corner, will the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence mislead voters?Duration: 8 minutes 34 seconds8mConnect with BTNDiscover more on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.Get the BTN newsletterDiscover new content and find out what’s coming up next weekYour information is being handled in accordance with theABC Privacy Collection Statement.Email addressSubscribeBTN Quiz Ep 9, 2025A quiz about Political Parties, What Matters to Young People? Back from Extinction? Patrick’s Story and Ngani Café.How To Submit Your Rookie ReportCheck out these requirements your Rookie Reporter video needs before you send in to us.SubjectsIf you're looking for a story to match your lesson, have a browse of our stories grouped into primary & secondary curriculum subjects.Upsetting NewsMost of the time the world is a beautiful place but sometimes it can be scary too.Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds1m34sWill Aussies make the switch from petrol to electric cars?Hannah investigates how the transition to electric cars will affect Australians.Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds3m23sFind Out About ShorebirdsDid you know Broome gets over 100,000 visitors each year? Travelling as far away as from Siberia! … no, not people, shorebirds!Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds6mRaising Awareness to Protect KoalasAfter watching a BTN report about Koalas being listed as endangered, students at Epping North Public School took action!Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds6mInterview with Junior Matilda player Nia SallehNatali from Point Cook College interviews Junior Matilda's player Nia Salleh.Duration: 6 minutes 11 seconds6mAI SpecialIn this BTN Special on AI, we find how companies are using artificial intelligence, discover what AI generated videos are, and learn about the AI laws brought in by the EU. (Science, Design and Technologies)Duration: 14 minutes 31 seconds14mArts SpecialIn this BTN Special, we meet Maya who won the junior division of the Australian Geographic’s Nature Photographer of the Year competition, we check out a First Nations art exhibition, and meet some very talented puppeteers. (Visual Arts)Duration: 12 minutes 4 seconds12mSocial Media SpecialIn this BTN Special, we learn about a plan to put age restrictions on social media use, find out how to avoid doomscrolling, explore Australia’s eSafety laws, and take a look at political memes on social media.Duration: 22 minutes 23 seconds22mNatural Disasters SpecialIn this BTN Special on natural disasters, we find out how volcanoes and earthquakes happen, and we explore the science behind bushfires. (Science | HASS | Geography)Duration: 13 minutes 27 seconds13mBack to top