"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."
Numerous realistic AI deepfake videos targeted presidential candidate Catherine Connolly and amassed over 160,000 views on Facebook. One synthetic clip falsely showed Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the presidential contest. The content included fabricated RTÉ news bulletin formats that criticised the candidate and generated hundreds of genuine comments over several days. Platform moderators removed the videos after the posts gained traction. The Electoral Commission contacted the social media company after reports of the AI deepfakes became more prominent. The incidents raised concerns about election misinformation, synthetic media manipulation, and the need for stronger safeguards on social platforms.
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