Trump's recent executive order attempts to preempt state-level AI regulations, raising concerns that the absence of state-level safeguards could negatively affect voter rights by allowing the unchecked use of AI in spreading disinformation and potentially implementing biased voting systems. The potential effects on voter rights stem from the concern that, without state-specific laws to address AI harms, the use of the technology in election-related contexts could lead to: Increased Disinformation and Deepfakes: Critics argue that a lack of regulation could allow AI-generated deepfakes (synthetic video and audio) and false narratives to flourish, making it harder for voters to discern truth in political communications and distorting elections. Some states, like South Dakota and New York, had already passed laws, such as the FAIR Act, to specifically ban deceptive AI in political campaigns, which could be nullified by the executive order. Biased Decision-Making Algorithms: There are worries that AI models used in governmental processes, including potentially voter registration list maintenance, could amplify existing biases, such as those related to race or language, and lead to the accidental disenfranchisement of eligible voters. Regulatory Vacuum: By blocking state laws without providing an immediate and comprehensive federal framework, the order creates a "regulatory vacuum" where consumers and citizens are left vulnerable to potential abuses without clear legal recourse or safety standards. Federal Control Over Elections: This recent executive order is separate from previous Trump executive orders related to elections, which have aimed to increase federal control over voting processes and require "documentary proof" of citizenship for voter registration, moves that critics say could disenfranchise eligible voters and face legal challenges. Beloud