Spain's opposition party releases deepfake of PM's wife, sparking outrage ahead of election
Original headline: Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Spain's conservative People's Party (PP) posted a deepfake video of the prime minister's wife on its social media channels, causing public outrage. The AI-generated clip depicts figures linked to the Socialist party appearing to admit wrongdoing, igniting a broader debate on AI misuse ahead of next month's general election.
The spread of AI-manipulated political videos just before elections highlights risks to electoral fairness and public opinion formation.
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