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Soofia Tariq

Experts warn of AI onslaught ahead of federal election

Images and videos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to try to influence Australian voters at the ballot box this year, experts are warning.

It will be the first time such technology is widespread during an Australian federal election, with academics predicting certain voting groups will be specifically targeted.

Experts told AAP FactCheck such tactics can be expected from across the political spectrum - although the most egregious examples are unlikely to come directly from the major parties.

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