Mesmo proibidos, deepfakes tomam conta das redes antes da eleição
2026-10-02
O Povo
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During Brazil's 2026 general election first round, over 550 AI-generated deepfake videos and images circulated widely on social media, targeting political figures like Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Despite legal prohibitions, these manipulated contents misled voters, undermined electoral integrity, and challenged authorities' ability to enforce regulations.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deepfakes are explicitly described as AI-generated manipulated content. Their dissemination by political actors during an election is a direct use of AI systems causing harm to communities by spreading misinformation and potentially interfering with democratic processes. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (harm to communities through misinformation and election interference). The article reports on actual occurrences, not just potential risks, so it is not a hazard or complementary information. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.[AI generated]