A series of AI-generated deepfake videos targeting Catherine Connolly, a candidate in the upcoming presidential election, have gained over 160,000 views on Facebook. These videos feature synthetically-created RTÉ news broadcasts that include misleading claims about Connolly’s campaign, such as her purported withdrawal from the election. The latest video, released on Tuesday, suggests that Connolly is withdrawing and that the election scheduled for Friday has been canceled. The videos have generated hundreds of comments from viewers on social media.
- Why it matters: The rise of AI deepfake technology raises concerns about misinformation and the integrity of electoral processes, potentially influencing public opinion and voter behavior.
- Business implications include the need for media literacy and strategies to counter misinformation, particularly in political contexts.
- The latest: The deepfake videos continue to spread online, raising alarm among observers regarding their impact on the upcoming election.
Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/ai-deepfake-video-of-catherine-connolly-quitting-presidential-race-goes-viral-on-facebook/a2078741749.html
Source: https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/ai-deepfake-video-of-catherine-connolly-quitting-presidential-race-goes-viral-on-facebook/a2078741749.html