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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Marion Rae

What the US election tells us about deepfake politics

Experts around the world are examining the impact of AI-generated deepfakes on election campaigns. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AI-generated deepfake photos, videos and audio designed to deceive voters have become unavoidable election weapons, an expert has warned, as the US presidential campaign heads toward the finishing line.

Despite an influx of digital disinformation around the event, governments and technology companies have been urged not to ban the use of all generative artificial intelligence technology and instead introduce mandatory disclosures to arm voters with information. 

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