New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver highlighted that AI can help election officials in some ways. AI can be used to analyze and assist with voting flow and wait times for citizens. In addition, AI can help provide accurate, consistent information on when, where, and how people can vote.

On the other hand, AI models are not perfect and can sometimes provide inaccurate information. In addition, Toulouse Oliver echoed concerns about AI being used to deliberately spread misinformation and disinformation during campaigns. In New Mexico (and some other states), campaigns must disclose if they use generative AI in campaign ads. (Learn more about AI and elections from the NewDEAL Forum).