The Mexican mayor and a deepfake scandal
The mayor of one of the world’s largest cities says he was the victim of a deepfake audio clip but some believe it is simply an embarrassing leak. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trending investigates.
When an audio recording alleged to be from the Mayor of one of the world's largest cities started circulating online, reality was called into question. Mexico City's mayor, claimed the clip- which sounded like he was discussing a campaign against a political candidate- was AI generated. Others are convinced the audio is real. In this episode of Trending’s Power season, Jack Goodman and Laura GarcΓa go on the hunt for answers. Using the latest AI detection tools, they explore the possibilities and limitations of verifying such content, and question how disinformation may shape Mexico's general election in June. Could AI disrupt elections around the world?
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