"A number of realistic AI 'deepfake' videos against Catherine Connolly have amassed over 160,000 views on Facebook, including a synthetically-created video of Catherine 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 targeted presidential candidate Catherine Connolly and circulated widely on Facebook. The videos included a synthetically created clip of Connolly allegedly announcing her withdrawal from the presidential contest. Multiple deepfakes mimicked RTÉ news bulletins and criticised Connolly, collectively amassing over 160,000 views and generating hundreds of genuine comments. The posts remained live for several days before being removed by the platform. The Electoral Commission contacted the social media company after the deepfakes, including those shared via the Irish Independent, gained prominence and publicity.
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