WF-5Q71PC
AI deepfakes disrupt Bangladesh's election
Affordable deepfake tools for $24 a month are being used to generate deceptive videos targeting voters in Bangladesh's election. The technology enables the creation of realistic fake content that could mislead the electorate. The full extent of the impact and response from authorities is not yet known.
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