Israel’s Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as ‘donkeys’ and sending them to Paris
Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has shared AI-generated videos mocking Palestinians as 'donkeys' and magically transporting Gazans to Paris, sparking controversy ahead of the country's election.
The videos, which mock Palestinians for choosing to stay in Gaza or show them being transported to Paris, have sparked an online spat with France. This comes as AI technology plays an increasingly prominent role in Israeli political campaigns.
Political parties across the spectrum are utilizing deepfakes, bots, and AI-generated content to reach voters, raising significant concerns about the spread of disinformation and the potential manipulation of public opinion during the election period.
Campaign Technology
The use of AI in political messaging represents a new frontier in campaign strategies, with technology enabling the creation of increasingly sophisticated and potentially misleading content at scale.
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