Summary
- Far-right AfD party in Germany used fake AI-generated videos for political campaigns
- These “softfakes” stir emotions and offer simple solutions
- Softfakes are cheaper and easier to produce compared to deepfakes
- Political parties in France also utilized AI images for election campaigns
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- Far-right parties in France used AI-generated images during the election campaigns.
- Despite a Code of Conduct agreement, these parties did not label the content as AI-generated.
- The issue extends beyond fake news to creating alternative realities.
- The use of AI-generated content can influence public perception and acceptance.
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- The use of deepfakes and softfakes in election campaigns is increasing
- Philip Howard, co-founder of IPIE, notes the rise in AI influence on information environment
- Over 400 researchers believe AI-generated content has negatively impacted global information landscape
- There is a need for independent scrutiny and regulation to address the issue