Victoria's major parties clash over AI-generated videos in election ads
Original headline: Scare campaigns: Victoria’s major parties trade blows over AI-generated videos of leaders in election ads
Victoria’s major political parties exchanged accusations after AI-generated videos of their leaders appeared in election advertisements. Experts warned that such deepfakes could further erode public trust in politics. One example featured the Liberal leader warning that an ‘Americanised healthcare’ system could cost $150,000 for a heart‑attack treatment.
AI-generated deepfakes in campaign ads threaten political trust and democratic legitimacy.
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