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AI-Generated Deepfakes of Josh Shapiro Circulate Online

Original: An A.I.-generated Josh Shapiro talking about "deleting incriminating e-mails." An A.I.-generated Abdul El-Sayed and the

Fabricated AI-generated audio and video clips of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro discussing 'deleting incriminating e-mails' and of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed saying 'DEATH TO AMERICA' are spreading online. Both clips are fake, but the concern is that voters may not be able to tell the difference as synthetic political content floods social media ahead of elections.

Why now: AI deepfakes of political figures are raising alarm about voter deception and election misinformation

Josh ShapiroAbdul El-SayedPennsylvaniaMichigan

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Evidence

• An A.I.-generated Josh Shapiro talking about "deleting incriminating e-mails." An A.I.-generated Abdul El-Sayed and the words "DEATH TO AMERICA." They're not real, but can voters tell the difference? #culture #ai #politics Nothing Is Stopping the Flood ... · fediboard-culture.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy

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