Doctored Sunak picture is just latest in string of political deepfakes
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#6DH7G)
A growing number of doctored images are being used to disrupt politics. Here are four more recent examples
The row over a manipulated photo of Rishi Sunak pulling an imperfect pint is the latest example of doctored or deepfake images attempting to disrupt politics.
Using false information or imagery to alter public opinion is not new but breakthroughs in artificial intelligence threaten to take deception to a new level. Here are some recent examples of image-based disinformation.
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