Governments worldwide are exploiting AI to spread disinformation, threatening democracy and individual freedoms. From deepfake videos to fake news campaigns, nation-states are weaponizing technology to manipulate public opinion. This unethical practice raises grave concerns about sovereignty and truth.
- China accused of using AI-generated deepfakes to influence Taiwan’s 2024 election.
- Russia deployed 3.6 million fake articles in 2024 to manipulate AI models and public opinion.
- Slovakia’s 2023 election impacted by AI-generated audio falsely discussing election rigging.
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