Use of AI to depict Donald Trump as a supporter of the MK Party

Outcome

Overview

Misleading video of Donald Trump urging South Africans to vote for the MK Party. The video is obviously AI generated and fake.

Background & Outcome

Obviously fake election-related information. To be flagged for the IEC's attention as this may be a potential breach of the Code - the person who posted this video is apparently on the MK Party lists.

17 May 2024 01:11:36|Logged by: raathr||This matter is noted and will await further action by Real411.|| Secretariat Recommendation: Obviously fake election-related video. AI tools were clearly used to create this video. Bringing this to the IEC's attention as this may be a potential breach of the Code - the person who posted this video is apparently on the MK Party lists.

["ELECTION DISINFORMATION"]

Actions taken: ["RESOLUTION"]

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