"Déposez les armes" : une chaîne ukrainienne piratée diffuse un "deep fake" de Zelensky
2022-03-17
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Hackers used AI-generated deepfake technology to create and broadcast a fake video of Ukrainian President Zelensky urging surrender, which was aired on a Ukrainian news channel and spread widely online. The incident caused panic and misinformation before being debunked and removed, highlighting the dangers of AI-driven disinformation in conflict.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to create and distribute false video content. The deepfake video was disseminated through a hacked channel, directly leading to misinformation that could harm the Ukrainian community and military efforts, thus constituting harm to communities. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through misinformation in a sensitive geopolitical context.[AI generated]