You've probably seen AI-generated images, but what if a video of a politician saying something they never did suddenly appeared? We'll break down how AI deepfakes work and why they're a growing concern, especially in politics.
Deepfakes are trending because recent political ads, like one involving Thomas Massie, have sparked debate about their use and legality.
A super PAC supporting Thomas Massie, a US Representative, released an ad featuring AI-generated audio of his opponent, highlighting how these technologies are entering mainstream political campaigns and raising alarms about misinformation.