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AI Clips Threaten Democracy, Fuel Disinformation Ahead of Elections

2/17/2026

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AI-generated clips from ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 can convincingly depict public figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, in misleading scenarios.
This risks voter trust and could complicate the upcoming midterm elections.
The technology's spread could empower Russia, Iran, and North Korea to amplify disinformation campaigns.
AI blurs reality and fiction, threatening the integrity of democratic debate and prompting discussions on copyright and the future of media.

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AI-generated clips from ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 can convincingly depict public figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, in misleading scenarios.
This risks voter trust and could complicate the upcoming midterm elections.
The technology's spread could empower Russia, Iran, and North Korea to amplify disinformation campaigns.
AI blurs reality and fiction, threatening the integrity of democratic debate and prompting discussions on copyright and the future of media.