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AI Deepfakes Hit 38 Countries: How Synthetic Media Is Shaping 2025 Elections
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AI Deepfakes Hit 38 Countries: How Synthetic Media Is Shaping 2025 Elections

Election-related deepfakes have become a routine challenge worldwide, with 38 countries affected and 33 of 87 recent voting nations reporting synthetic media in their campaigns. From Canada’s viral deepfake of Prime Minister Mark Carney to Romania’s rerun election, this report explores how AI-generated content is shaping voter perceptions, straining public trust, and prompting governments and tech companies to strengthen defences.

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Australia’s First National AI Plan: AUD 29.9M for New Safety Institute
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AI in Democracy: 150,000 Votes in Tokyo and 55% Legal Adoption in Brazil
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As Global AI Usage Hits 800M, Hong Kong Faces Access Restrictions
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10,000 Users Rate Political Bias Across 24 Major AI Models
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How ISO Standards Are Shaping the Potential $15.7T AI Economy in 2025
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AI Risk Barometer: How Experts See AGI Threats in a US$375 Billion AI World
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AI Deepfakes Hit 38 Countries: How Synthetic Media Is Shaping 2025 Elections
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Deloitte Repays AU$97,587 Final Tranche After AI Errors in AU$440k Welfare Review
California Enacts First U.S. Frontier AI Transparency Law: SB 53 Signed by Newsom
California Enacts First U.S. Frontier AI Transparency Law: SB 53 Signed by Newsom
MIT Study Maps 950+ Global AI Policies, Reveals Major Gaps in Job and Ethics Protections
MIT Study Maps 950+ Global AI Policies, Reveals Major Gaps in Job and Ethics Protections
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Generative AI Threatens Africa’s 2025 Elections: Experts Warn of Propaganda Surge
China Unveils AI Safety Governance Framework 2.0 Amid Global Concerns on Speech Control
China Unveils AI Safety Governance Framework 2.0 Amid Global Concerns on Speech Control
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Trump’s AI Order Sets 120 Days for Agencies to Shift to “Ideologically Neutral” Models
China’s AI Censorship and Propaganda Tools Spark Global Governance Concerns
China’s AI Censorship and Propaganda Tools Spark Global Governance Concerns
U.S. Congressional Hearing Probes AI Risks Amid U.S.-China Rivalry
U.S. Congressional Hearing Probes AI Risks Amid U.S.-China Rivalry
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Trump Administration Lifts Nvidia H20 Export Ban to China, Reshaping AI Trade Dynamics
China’s AI Censorship Goes Global: How LLMs Are Reshaping Digital Control and Governance
China’s AI Censorship Goes Global: How LLMs Are Reshaping Digital Control and Governance
EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of 2025 Compliance Deadline
EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of 2025 Compliance Deadline
AI Regulations May Undermine Defense Capabilities, Warns Atlantic Council Report
AI Regulations May Undermine Defense Capabilities, Warns Atlantic Council Report
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Anthropic Launches Claude Gov AI for U.S. Defense, Rivals OpenAI in Government AI Market
UNESCO-UNDP Report Explores AI's Impact on Freedom of Expression in Elections
UNESCO-UNDP Report Explores AI's Impact on Freedom of Expression in Elections
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AI’s Rapid Rise Exposes Gender Bias and Regulatory Gaps: Experts Call for Urgent Oversight
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Australia’s Department of Health Releases AI Transparency Statement for Safer Healthcare
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China Unveils AI System for Nuclear Warhead Verification, Marking Global Arms Control Milestone
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Gemini 2.5 Pro Access: Google’s AI Model Faces Regional Restrictions and Global Impact
UAE Partners with OpenAI for Nationwide ChatGPT Access, Free Plus Claims Remain Unverified
UAE Partners with OpenAI for Nationwide ChatGPT Access, Free Plus Claims Remain Unverified
UK Artists Call for Stronger Copyright Protections in AI Law as Data Bill Faces Parliamentary Debate
UK Artists Call for Stronger Copyright Protections in AI Law as Data Bill Faces Parliamentary Debate
Canada Names Evan Solomon as First Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Canada Names Evan Solomon as First Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
UNESCO to Host Global AI Ethics Forum in Bangkok, Advancing Responsible AI Governance
UNESCO to Host Global AI Ethics Forum in Bangkok, Advancing Responsible AI Governance
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UN Holds Landmark Talks on Regulating AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons Amid Global Debate

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Australia’s First National AI Plan: AUD 29.9M for New Safety Institute
Australia’s First National AI Plan: AUD 29.9M for New Safety Institute
How ISO Standards Are Shaping the Potential $15.7T AI Economy in 2025
How ISO Standards Are Shaping the Potential $15.7T AI Economy in 2025
California Enacts First U.S. Frontier AI Transparency Law: SB 53 Signed by Newsom
California Enacts First U.S. Frontier AI Transparency Law: SB 53 Signed by Newsom
Trump’s AI Order Sets 120 Days for Agencies to Shift to “Ideologically Neutral” Models
Trump’s AI Order Sets 120 Days for Agencies to Shift to “Ideologically Neutral” Models
EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of 2025 Compliance Deadline
EU Releases General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of 2025 Compliance Deadline
AI Regulations May Undermine Defense Capabilities, Warns Atlantic Council Report
AI Regulations May Undermine Defense Capabilities, Warns Atlantic Council Report
Australia’s Department of Health Releases AI Transparency Statement for Safer Healthcare
Australia’s Department of Health Releases AI Transparency Statement for Safer Healthcare
UK Artists Call for Stronger Copyright Protections in AI Law as Data Bill Faces Parliamentary Debate
UK Artists Call for Stronger Copyright Protections in AI Law as Data Bill Faces Parliamentary Debate
Canada Names Evan Solomon as First Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Canada Names Evan Solomon as First Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
House Republicans Propose 10-Year Ban on State AI Laws, Sparking Debate on Privacy and Innovation
House Republicans Propose 10-Year Ban on State AI Laws, Sparking Debate on Privacy and Innovation
U.S. Congress Passes Take It Down Act to Combat AI-Generated Deepfakes and Revenge Porn
U.S. Congress Passes Take It Down Act to Combat AI-Generated Deepfakes and Revenge Porn
Trump Administration Expands AI Use in Government and Schools with New Directives
Trump Administration Expands AI Use in Government and Schools with New Directives
California Proposes AB 1018 to Regulate AI in Jobs, Healthcare and Essential Services
California Proposes AB 1018 to Regulate AI in Jobs, Healthcare and Essential Services
Global AI Guidelines: How the US, EU, and China Are Shaping the Future of AI Governance
Global AI Guidelines: How the US, EU, and China Are Shaping the Future of AI Governance
UK Publishers Call on Prime Minister to Defend Intellectual Property at AI Summit
UK Publishers Call on Prime Minister to Defend Intellectual Property at AI Summit
Spain Proposes AI Law with €35M Fines for Unlabelled Deepfakes, Aligning with EU Regulations
Spain Proposes AI Law with €35M Fines for Unlabelled Deepfakes, Aligning with EU Regulations
Trump vs. Biden: The Battle Over U.S. AI Governance
Trump vs. Biden: The Battle Over U.S. AI Governance
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Guidance on AI-Generated Works
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Guidance on AI-Generated Works
Paris AI Summit: US and UK Decline to Sign Global AI Declaration
Paris AI Summit: US and UK Decline to Sign Global AI Declaration
EU Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over GDPR Compliance Concerns
EU Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek Over GDPR Compliance Concerns
Italy Bans DeepSeek AI: First Nation to Block China’s AI Over Privacy Issues
Italy Bans DeepSeek AI: First Nation to Block China’s AI Over Privacy Issues
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Hong Kong’s AI Development: Opportunities and Challenges Amid Geopolitical Shifts
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Biden Administration's AI Initiatives: A Comprehensive Overview
Global AI Regulations 2025: U.S., EU, China, Brazil, Israel and Australia in Focus
Global AI Regulations 2025: U.S., EU, China, Brazil, Israel and Australia in Focus
Latin America’s AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Risk in Brazil, Mexico, Chile & Argentina
Latin America’s AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Risk in Brazil, Mexico, Chile & Argentina
Australia’s Senate Urges AI Regulations to Protect Creators and Intellectual Property
Australia’s Senate Urges AI Regulations to Protect Creators and Intellectual Property
UK Advances AI Governance: New Laws, Innovation Office, and Quantum Centre Unveiled
UK Advances AI Governance: New Laws, Innovation Office, and Quantum Centre Unveiled
Paris Peace Forum 2024: Navigating a Divided World Towards a Functional Global Order
Paris Peace Forum 2024: Navigating a Divided World Towards a Functional Global Order
California’s AI Safety Bill Veto: Innovation at Risk or Necessary Step for Progress?
California’s AI Safety Bill Veto: Innovation at Risk or Necessary Step for Progress?
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Taiwan Unveils AI Strategy: Transforming Public Services with Smart Automation by 2026

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10,000 Users Rate Political Bias Across 24 Major AI Models
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Deloitte Repays AU$97,587 Final Tranche After AI Errors in AU$440k Welfare Review
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MIT Study Maps 950+ Global AI Policies, Reveals Major Gaps in Job and Ethics Protections
China’s AI Censorship and Propaganda Tools Spark Global Governance Concerns
China’s AI Censorship and Propaganda Tools Spark Global Governance Concerns
China’s AI Censorship Goes Global: How LLMs Are Reshaping Digital Control and Governance
China’s AI Censorship Goes Global: How LLMs Are Reshaping Digital Control and Governance
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AI’s Rapid Rise Exposes Gender Bias and Regulatory Gaps: Experts Call for Urgent Oversight
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UNESCO to Host Global AI Ethics Forum in Bangkok, Advancing Responsible AI Governance
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UN Holds Landmark Talks on Regulating AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons Amid Global Debate
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Global Media Coalition Pushes for AI Ethics to Protect News Integrity
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Iran Deploys AI and Drones to Enforce Hijab Laws, UN Report States
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New Study Highlights Public Concerns Over AI Ethics on Twitter
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Rule of AI vs. Rule by AI: Will AI Serve Humanity or Enable State Control?
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Why Did China Ban Western AI Chatbots? The Rise of Its Own AI Models
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Is AI Democratizing the World or Widening the Digital Divide?
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Kazakhstan's "Carpet CCTV" Initiative Transforms Urban Safety with Advanced AI Technology
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Hong Kong Launches $3 Billion AI Funding Initiative to Boost Innovation and Research
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AI Translation Tool Under Fire for Omitting Nationality in Crime Report of Chinese National
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Victoria Bans Generative AI for Child Protection Staff: Data Breach Prompts Two-Year Prohibition
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AI Will Arrest You Even If You're Innocent? - A Case Study from Detroit
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AI in Crime Prediction: Argentina’s Controversial Push Raises Privacy and Civil Rights Concerns

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OpenAI Signs USD 38 Billion AWS Deal in Strategic Cloud Expansion
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World Bank: 40% of ChatGPT Traffic From Developing Economies Despite 77% Compute Gap
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OpenAI Cuts Ties With Mixpanel After Nov 8 Breach Exposes API User Data
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FBI Warns of USD 262M in Account Takeover Losses as AI Scams Rise
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Managing Drone Traffic: AI Systems Target Airspace Below 400 Feet
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