elections 2024
Bhutan votes as economic strife hits 'national happiness'
Some voters are expected to have trekked for days to cast their ballots in the landlocked mountain nation of about 800,000 people, similar in area to Switzerland.
Pro-government outlets spreading AI generated misinformation, report finds
In a recent investigation, the British daily Financial Times has uncovered a disturbing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponised to spread disinformation in the lead-up to the general elections in Bangladesh. The report indicates that entities aligned with the government are utilising AI tools from various start-ups to craft deepfake videos and fabricated news segments, with the aim of influencing public opinion.
Bhutan votes as economic strife hits 'national happiness'
Some voters are expected to have trekked for days to cast their ballots in the landlocked mountain nation of about 800,000 people, similar in area to Switzerland.
Pro-government outlets spreading AI generated misinformation, report finds
In a recent investigation, the British daily Financial Times has uncovered a disturbing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponised to spread disinformation in the lead-up to the general elections in Bangladesh. The report indicates that entities aligned with the government are utilising AI tools from various start-ups to craft deepfake videos and fabricated news segments, with the aim of influencing public opinion.