During Pakistan's 2024 general elections, multiple deepfake videos and audio clips of political candidates were circulated on social media, falsely showing them making statements about withdrawing from politics or boycotting elections.
During Pakistan's general elections held on February 8, 2024, several AI-generated deepfake videos and audio clips targeting political candidates were circulated on social media platforms. Raja Bashara, a PTI-backed independent candidate from NA-55, faced a deepfake video showing him announcing his withdrawal from politics, which he countered with a clarification video. A deepfake audio of PTI founder Imran Khan was circulated claiming he was calling for an election boycott, which PTI officials clarified was fake propaganda. Naeem Haider Panjutha, Imran Khan's legal affairs spokesman, was targeted with a deepfake video urging PTI voters not to cast their votes on February 8. Additionally, an impersonated video of PTI-backed candidate Rana Atif falsely claimed he was joining PMLN upon arriving in Lahore. All affected candidates posted clarification videos on their social media accounts to counter the false content. The incidents occurred amid broader concerns about internet service disruptions and fears of misinformation during the elections, with global institutions expressing concerns about the electoral process.
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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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Intentional
Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
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