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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban released an AI-generated deepfake video depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promoting a fake spy app linked to Hungary's opposition party. The video, intended to discredit Zelensky and the opposition, exemplifies the use of AI for political misinformation and manipulation in Hungary.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (generative AI for deepfake video creation) to produce and spread false political content that directly harms communities by undermining political processes and trust. The article describes the actual use of the AI-generated video in a political context, indicating realized harm rather than just potential harm. Therefore, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of rights and harm to communities caused by AI-generated misinformation.[AI generated]