PoliticsDeepfakes, bots and distrust: How AI is shaping Israel's election

Political scientists are calling Israel’s upcoming vote its first AI election, as parties use the technology in campaigning. Observers warn that deepfakes, bots and influence campaigns could sway voters. Researchers found that Netanyahu’s Likud party had published more than 1,800 posts with AI-generated content by mid-October.

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