"A fake video of Catherine Connolly dropping out of the presidential election is just the tip of the iceberg concerning how AI can influence politics"
"Deepfakes made headlines in Ireland this year after a video of Catherine Connolly appearing to drop out of the presidential election went viral."
"Deepfakes are AI-generated videos and photos that try to look and sound like real people."
"The attention and concern the Connolly example received made me wonder just how complicated it would be to make a realistic deepfake of myself?"
A deepfake video showing Catherine Connolly apparently withdrawing from the presidential election went viral in Ireland and attracted widespread attention. Deepfakes are AI-generated videos and photos designed to look and sound like real people, enabling realistic impersonations. The viral Connolly clip exposed public concern over how synthetic media can influence political events, public perception, and election outcomes. The Connolly example prompted questions about the technical accessibility of deepfake creation and individuals' vulnerability to impersonation. The incident highlights the need for stronger verification tools, public awareness, and policy measures to address AI-driven misinformation risks in democratic processes.
Read at Independent
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]