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

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Briefings

AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections, with observers warning that deepfakes, bots, and influence campaigns could sway voters. This marks the first time AI has been identified as a significant factor in the electoral landscape. The evidence suggests these technologies pose a risk to democratic processes, though specific mechanisms and voter impacts remain unclear.

Key points

• For the first time, AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections, with deepfakes, bots, and influence campaigns potentially swaying voters.
• The evidence indicates that AI technologies are being used to manipulate public opinion and influence election outcomes.

Context

This finding represents a significant shift in how elections are monitored, as AI tools are now recognized as a primary driver of voter behavior changes.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to general observations of AI usage without specific data on voter impact, precise dates of campaigns, or named actors involved in the manipulation.

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