AI-Generated Deepfakes Used for Political Manipulation and Misinformation in Brazil

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AI-generated deepfake videos and images, including one of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, were used in political campaigns and to depict violence in Sudan, misleading the public and raising legal and ethical concerns. These incidents highlight the harm caused by AI-driven misinformation and manipulation in Brazil's political and social contexts.[AI generated]

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

The article clearly describes the use of AI systems to create deepfake videos and images that have been disseminated publicly, causing misinformation and confusion, which constitutes harm to communities and potentially violates rights related to truthful information. The involvement of AI in generating these deepfakes is explicit, and the harm is realized, not just potential. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm through misinformation and manipulation in political and social contexts.[AI generated]
AI principles
Transparency & explainabilityDemocracy & human autonomy
Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketingGovernment, security, and defence
Affected stakeholders
General public
Harm types
Public interestReputational
AI system task:
Content generation

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