PoliticsOne Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the AI slop in Australian politics goes further
One Nation’s AI-generated campaign video uses racist tropes, including depictions of people presented as African, Middle Eastern and South Asian, as well as an Indigenous elder. The article argues that cheap, unrestricted AI tools have fuelled online political manipulation and says watchdogs need stronger powers. Regulators currently have limited authority over this kind of online content, while lawmakers are considering responses to AI harms and election deepfakes.
TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:00Original
One Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the AI slop in Australian politics goes further
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