A deepfake video created using AI technology falsely depicted Senator Elizabeth Warren claiming that Republicans should be barred from voting in the 2024 presidential election, spreading across social media platforms and deceiving some viewers.
An AI-generated deepfake video was created that falsely showed Senator Elizabeth Warren appearing to speak on MSNBC, claiming that Republicans should be barred from voting in the 2024 presidential election. The video was made using artificial intelligence deepfake technology to manipulate her likeness and voice. The fake Warren claimed that 'allowing Republicans to vote could threaten the integrity of the election and the safety of the electorate' and that 'it is necessary to restrict Republican voting in the 2024 election.' The video originated on TikTok where it received just over 800 views, but gained significantly more traction on Twitter where it accumulated around 189,000 views within a week. While many users recognized the video as fake and Twitter labeled it as 'altered audio,' some viewers were deceived into believing it was authentic. The creator confirmed the video was made using artificial intelligence. The original authentic MSNBC interview from December showed Warren making completely different statements about government effectiveness during the Midterms discussion. The deepfake content played into existing political narratives about Democrats allegedly trying to prevent Republican electoral success.
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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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Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
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