Are AI deep fakes this election season a threat to democracy? [Video]

This presidential election cycle is the first since generative artificial intelligence has become widely available.

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That’s raised alarms over deepfakes, remarkably convincing but fake videos or images that can portray anyone, including candidates, in situations that didn’t occur or saying things they didn’t.

A Central Florida candidate said it happened to him and there is not much he can do about it.

It is Austin Arthur’s first time running for office. Arthur began his quest for the county commission in a time when technology is playing a big part when it comes to disseminating information.

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Arthur said that an audio message found on a website that said in part, “We’re getting crushed by realaustinarthur.com, can you tell Scott if he doesn’t do something fast we are going to lose?

and he needs me. If this b***** …