Opposition deepfake video sparks outrage in Spain ahead of election
Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing A political ad from Spain’s main opposition…
The Guardian reports: Video shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing A political ad from Spain’s main opposition party that used a deepfake video of the prime minister’s wife has sparked outrage and set off a wider debate on AI, as the deeply polarised country gears up for general elections next month.
This politics story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist and PP.
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- AI, Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist, PP
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