Opposition deepfake video of Spanish PM’s wife sparks outrage before election
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The deepfake video targeting the prime minister’s wife could sway voter opinions and fuel misinformation ahead of Spain’s upcoming general election, prompting public outrage.
Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing A political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfake video of the prime minister’s wife has sparked outrage and set off a wider debate on AI, as the deeply polarised country gears up for general elections next month. Launched this week across the social media channels of the conservative People’s party (PP), the video used artificial intelligence to manipulate the like
Deepfake technology allows realistic but fabricated video content, and its use in political campaigns raises concerns about manipulation; Spain’s main opposition People’s Party is deploying the video as the country prepares for national elections.
- •Responses from the prime minister’s office or legal authorities regarding the deepfake
- •Any investigations or regulatory actions on political use of AI-generated content in Spain
- •Potential impact of the controversy on voter sentiment as the election approaches