Get the latest tech news

UK election could be influenced by AI deepfakes


Deepfake videos made via AI could be used to rig the UK election, Home Secretary James Cleverly warns

Deepfake videos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) could be mobilized by bad actors to influence the upcoming UK election a top government minister has warned. “The era of deepfake and AI-generated content to mislead and disrupt is already in play, increasingly today the battle of ideas and policies takes place in the ever-changing and expanding digital sphere.” Cleverly’s concern was also echoed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan who warned that deepfakes could be a big factor in a close election.

Get the Android app

Or read this on ReadWrite

Read more on:

Photo of deepfakes

deepfakes

Photo of UK election

UK election

Related news:

News photo

From deepfakes to digital candidates: AI’s political play

News photo

New tool helps you fight back against deepfakes

News photo

FTC seeks to modify rule to combat deepfakes