Election disinformation takes a big leap with AI being used to deceive worldwide
AI deepfakes pose a threat to democracy by spreading disinformation through realistic photos and videos.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Artificial intelligence is being used to create convincing fake content, such as photos and videos, for the purpose of election disinformation. This technology, known as AI deepfakes, has the potential to influence voters by spreading misleading information. These deepfakes have been observed in elections across Europe and Asia, raising concerns about the impact they could have on democracy. Experts warn that AI deepfakes could erode public trust in political information and make it difficult to distinguish real from fake content. Countries like Moldova and Taiwan have already experienced instances of AI deepfakes affecting political narratives. Efforts to combat this issue are underway, but the spread of AI deepfakes poses a significant challenge to the integrity of elections worldwide.