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AI deepfakes are already swamping global politics

Original: Pro/Con: AI deepfakes are already swamping global politics

A Pro/Con debate feature argues that AI-generated deepfakes are already flooding global politics, with synthetic audio and video of politicians used to mislead voters and discredit opponents. The piece weighs arguments over how serious the threat is and what regulators, platforms and campaigns should do in response, as elections worldwide contend with fabricated media that spreads faster than fact-checks.

Why now: Deepfakes targeting political figures are surfacing around major election cycles, raising fresh concerns about disinformation.

AI deepfakesDuluth News Tribune

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