AI-generated deepfake videos falsely depicting former Argentine President Mauricio Macri and candidate Silvia Lospennato making electoral statements were spread on social media during Buenos Aires legislative elections, prompting electoral fraud accusations and legal complaints.
During the Buenos Aires legislative elections in Argentina, AI-generated deepfake videos were created and spread on social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter). The fake videos depicted former President Mauricio Macri falsely announcing support for La Libertad Avanza candidate Manuel Adorni and candidate Silvia Lospennato falsely announcing her withdrawal from the race. The videos were shared by prominent libertarian accounts including Daniel Parisini (Gordo Dan) and an account attributed to presidential advisor Santiago Caputo (MileiEmperador). Additional fake content included fabricated news articles and TV screenshots. The incident occurred during the electoral blackout period when campaigning is prohibited. PRO party representatives, including Maria Eugenia Vidal, denounced the content as electoral fraud and filed formal complaints with the electoral tribunal. The General Prosecutors Office requested X to immediately remove the fake content and preserve IP address information for potential judicial proceedings. President Milei dismissed the complaints, calling Macri a 'whiner' and denying responsibility for the fake content distribution.
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Using AI systems to conduct large-scale disinformation campaigns, malicious surveillance, or targeted and sophisticated automated censorship and propaganda, with the aim of manipulating political processes, public opinion, and behavior.
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