AI-Generated Fake Content Used in Political Attacks in Serbia

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Serbian political leader Miloš Vučević accused opponents of using AI-generated manipulated videos and photomontages to spread misinformation and discredit President Aleksandar Vučić and his party. The AI-driven disinformation campaign aims to undermine public trust and create social division in Serbia.[AI generated]

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

The event involves the use of AI systems to create manipulated videos and fabrications that are actively used to attack political figures and events, causing harm to communities by spreading misinformation and social tension. The AI system's use directly leads to harm as defined by the framework. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.[AI generated]
AI principles
Respect of human rightsDemocracy & human autonomy

Industries
Government, security, and defence

Affected stakeholders
GovernmentGeneral public

Harm types
ReputationalPublic interest

AI system task:
Content generation