OpenAI outlines election safeguards for 2026

OpenAI has announced measures to protect election integrity in 2026, focusing on three areas: helping people access authoritative voting information, supporting cybersecurity defenders, and increasing transparency around AI-generated content. The company will collaborate with organizations like the National Association of Secretaries of State to direct users to official sources. It will also provide tools and resources to cyber defenders to counter election-related threats. Additionally, OpenAI will implement provenance measures for AI-generated images and text, including digital credentials and watermarks, to help voters identify synthetic content. The initiative builds on lessons from previous elections and aims to address evolving risks posed by AI.