DOJ expresses concerns over potential deepfakes in Biden interview audio

The Justice Department in Washington is worried that if an audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview is released, it could lead to fake videos and wrong information that might deceive people. They are saying that they can't prevent the misuse of technology like artificial intelligence before this year's election. The Biden administration wants to stop the release of the recording of the president's interview, which was about how he handled secret documents. A group that wants the recording to be made public thinks the government's reasons are not valid. They believe the government is trying to avoid sharing the audio because they don't have a good legal argument to support their decision. The Justice Department is concerned that if the audio is released, it could be changed by bad people using technology. But some people, like Senator Mark Warner, think the audio should be made public despite the risks. The Justice Department's worries about fake videos came up in court papers filed in response to a legal action by a group of media outlets and organizations. They argue that the public should be able to listen to the recording and decide if it was described accurately. The Department of Justice is not sharing the audio of President Biden's interview because they are afraid it might be altered using technology. Some media outlets and groups have asked for the audio through the Freedom of Information Act but have been denied. The Justice Department says releasing the audio could harm important law enforcement work and invade privacy. They are worried that once the audio is out, it could be manipulated to change its meaning. The Justice Department believes that if the audio is released, it might discourage future witnesses from cooperating in investigations. The special counsel who interviewed Biden last year said the president is an older man with memory issues. The counsel did not recommend charging Biden for mishandling classified documents because they didn't think a jury would find him guilty. The House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight Committee have asked for the audio of the interview, but their requests have not been answered.