PoliticsSpain opposition deepfake ad sparks outrage ahead of election

Spain’s opposition People’s party used AI-generated likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sánchez’s Socialists, including his wife, in a campaign video that appeared to depict them admitting wrongdoing. The ad prompted outrage and debate over AI in politics; former Socialist member Leire Díez filed a legal challenge against the party.

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