Parties in Israel, US, Spain deploy AI deepfakes in campaigns

Political parties in Israel, the US, and Spain are using AI-generated deepfakes of opponents in ongoing election campaigns, marking a shift from anonymous trolls to official party use. The deepfakes are often obviously fake and aim to evoke emotion, but they risk undermining voter trust in authentic media. This trend signals a new normal in political communication, with unclear regulatory and democratic implications.

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