AI-Generated Videos Simulate Violence Against PT Women, Prompt Legal Action in Brazil

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AI-generated videos simulating aggression and 'exorcism' against women affiliated with Brazil's PT party circulated on social media, inciting political and religious intolerance. The PT filed legal actions with the Electoral Court to remove the content and identify those responsible, citing grave harm and violation of rights.[AI generated]

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

The videos are explicitly produced by AI and simulate violent acts against women, which constitutes harm to communities and a violation of rights. The AI system's use in generating and spreading these harmful videos directly leads to the harm described. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI-generated content is actively causing harm and prompting legal and platform responses.[AI generated]
AI principles
Respect of human rightsDemocracy & human autonomy
Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing
Affected stakeholders
Women
Harm types
PsychologicalPublic interestHuman or fundamental rights
AI system task:
Content generation

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