"A number of realistic AI 'deepfake' videos against Catherine Connolly have amassed over 160,000 views on Facebook, including a synthetically-created video of Ms Connolly announcing her 'withdrawal' from the presidential contest"
"A series of Al deepfake videos of RTÉ news bulletins criticising presidential candidate Catherine Connolly amassed over 160,000 views and hundreds of genuine comments on Facebook over several days before being removed."
"The Electoral Commission contacted the social media giant last night after reports of the AI deepfake videos, including those by the Irish Independent, became more prominent."
Realistic AI deepfake videos targeting Catherine Connolly circulated on Facebook, collectively exceeding 160,000 views. Some videos used synthetically generated footage portraying Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the presidential contest. Manipulated RTÉ-style news bulletins criticised the presidential candidate and attracted hundreds of genuine comments before platform removal. The Electoral Commission contacted the social media company after reports of the deepfake content intensified. Several posts were amplified by users and media outlets prior to detection and removal. Platform moderation removed the material after days of circulation, following increased visibility and official notification.
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