Irish Presidential Candidate Files Complaint Over AI-Generated Withdrawal Video
Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has formally complained to electoral authorities about a fabricated AI video showing her withdrawing from the race. The independent politician condemned what she called a “disgraceful” attempt to undermine democracy just days before the election.
Deepfake Video Targets Presidential Candidate
Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission over what she describes as a “malicious deep-fake” AI video, according to reports. The fabricated content appeared online Tuesday night and featured an artificial intelligence-generated version of Connolly apparently announcing her withdrawal from Friday’s presidential election.