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Late Dictator Suharto ‘Reappears’ to Boost Party Votes: AI Deepfake Stirs Controversy in Indonesian Election

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a striking example of how technology is influencing politics, a video that appeared to feature the late Indonesian dictator Suharto urging people to vote for the Golkar party in the upcoming elections went viral, gathering over 4.7 million views. The video, released in January 2024, utilized advanced AI technologies to simulate Suharto, who passed away in 2008, sparking widespread discussion about the ethical and political implications of deepfake technologies in electoral …

Victim Speaks Out on Sky News Daily About the Disturbing Rise of Deepfake Nudes

London, UK – Imagine discovering that photos of you have been manipulated into explicit content without your consent. This nightmare scenario is becoming increasingly common as digital technology advances, leaving many to grapple with the devastating impact. Known by the pseudonym ‘Jodie’ to protect her identity, one woman shared a chilling tale about finding altered images of herself depicted in pornographic scenes. These fraudulent creations, known as deepfakes, utilize sophisticated software to convincingly edit clothing …