🧠 How AI-generated political content is distorting democracy. In this episode, we explore the rising threat of synthetic political media and its impact on truth, trust, and democratic institutions 🌍. What’s inside:
🔍 82+ deepfakes across 38 countries during key elections
🎯 From fake endorsements to character assassination how deepfakes manipulate perception
💸 Scams, misinformation, and psychological warfare
⚖️ Legal responses: EU AI Act, U.S. “Take It Down” Law & China’s strict labeling rules
🧰 Tools: Blockchain verification, C2PA standards & AI-powered detection
📉 The real cost: “Truth decay,” media distrust & political polarization Plus:
🧒 Media literacy, real-time verification tools, and how YOU can fight disinformation online.
📢 This conversation is a wake-up call for developers, policymakers, educators, and digital citizens.
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