Spanish opposition party’s deepfake video of PM’s wife sparks outrage ahead of election
Original headline: Opposition deepfake video of Spanish PM’s wife sparks outrage before election
The conservative People’s Party (PP) released a deepfake video featuring the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, depicting AI‑generated likenesses of party affiliates appearing to admit wrongdoing. The ad provoked public outrage and reignited debate over AI misuse as Spain heads toward national elections next month.
The incident highlights the threat of AI‑generated political misinformation to election integrity.
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