Time Is Running Out for Rahul Gandhi’s Vision for India
New York TimesAPR 2 2024
India Elections: Bollywood Stars Targeted in Deepfakes
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Online disinformation has long been a factor influencing the outcome of elections around the world. However, deepfakes may prove to be a game changer for democracies — particularly at the local level, as the collapse of local journalism makes it harder to check information and debunk false content.
Establishment-critical narrative
While AI has facilitated the spread of disinformation, the effect of such campaigns on influencing votes is less than typically assumed—especially in highly polarized environments. While AI can contribute to distrust in election results, overreacting with panic and alarmism about this technology can produce the same or an even worse outcome.