In a concerning turn of events, the New Hampshire attorney general's office has launched an investigation into recorded robocalls that utilized a voice designed to imitate President Biden, urging voters not to participate in the state's presidential primary on Tuesday. The AG's office released a statement stating that initial indications suggest the voice in the calls was artificially generated.

Interestingly, the call, which was transmitted on Sunday, emphasized that citizens' votes would have an impact in November, rather than in Tuesday's primary election. It is worth noting that Biden will not be featured on the Democratic primary ballot due to a dispute between the state and the Democratic National Committee regarding the party's nominating calendar. Nevertheless, some activists have been urging New Hampshire voters to write in Biden's name on the ballot to ensure his victory in the primary, regardless of his absence from the official listing.

The state attorney general's office accused the robocalls of constituting an unlawful attempt to disrupt the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Election and suppress voter participation. The calls were falsely attributed to Kathy Sullivan, the treasurer of a political committee that has been actively encouraging voters to write in Biden's name on the primary ballot.

Reacting to the incident, Kathy Sullivan expressed shock, stating, "My head exploded and I said, 'I can't believe that some son of a gun is trying to suppress the vote on Tuesday.'" Sullivan, a former chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party and a member of the DNC, has long been involved in political activities.

The Biden campaign denounced the robocalls, labeling them as part of a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the democratic process in New Hampshire. Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who manages the Biden-Harris campaign, declared that spreading disinformation to suppress voting and sabotage free and fair elections will not be tolerated. The campaign reiterated its commitment to fighting against any attempts to undermine democracy.

Election experts have voiced concerns about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on political campaigns, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. David Becker, the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, cautioned that these robocalls could be a prelude to an increase in misinformation campaigns, creating an atmosphere of distrust towards the election system. He emphasized that those spreading disinformation, regardless of their use of AI, have an easier task than those disseminating accurate information.

The investigation by the New Hampshire attorney general's office aims to shed light on the origin and motivation behind the deceptive robocalls. As the primary election approaches, authorities are working diligently to ensure the integrity of the democratic processes and protect the right of every voter to cast their ballot.