Deepfakes of Politicians Seen by One-Third of Voters Ahead of Elections
A recent poll revealed that one in three voters encountered deepfake videos of politicians prior to local elections. This highlights concerns about the impact of manipulated media on democratic processes.
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One in three voters saw deepfakes of politicians ahead of local elections, poll shows
Exclusive: Almost one in three (30 per cent) adults said they had seen a deepfake or AI-generated video, audio clip or image about an election candidate or politician online in the lead up to the local elections, new polling shows
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