Spain opposition party releases deepfake of PM's wife, sparking outrage before election
Original headline: Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Spain's conservative People's Party (PP) posted a deepfake video on social media that depicts Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife appearing to admit wrongdoing. The AI-manipulated footage shows party affiliates in a fabricated confession, igniting public outrage as the country heads toward a general election.
The incident highlights how deepfakes can distort public opinion during critical election periods.
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