AI-Generated Deepfake News Anchors Used in Pro-China Disinformation Campaigns

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AI software, notably Synthesia, was used to create deepfake news anchors for fictitious outlets like Wolf News, spreading pro-China propaganda and disinformation on social media. Research by Graphika identified these state-aligned operations as the first to use AI-generated video personas to deceive and influence public opinion, undermining trust in information.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article explicitly mentions the use of AI deepfake technology to create fake news anchors in propaganda videos, which are actively used to spread deceptive political messages. This use of AI-generated content causes harm to communities by misleading the public and undermining truthful information, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The AI system's development and use are directly linked to the harm caused by the disinformation campaign.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityTransparency & explainabilityDemocracy & human autonomy

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
General public

Harm types
Public interest

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AI incident

AI system task:
Content generation

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