How Deepfakes Threaten Democracy - A Political Career Under Attack

Discover a powerful 14-minute TED talk where politician Cara Hunter shares her harrowing experience with deepfake technology during her election campaign. Learn about the dark side of artificial intelligence as Hunter recounts how a malicious deepfake nearly derailed her political aspirations just weeks before an election. Explore the broader implications of AI technology on truth, democracy, and society while gaining insights into potential solutions for harnessing AI's capabilities for positive change. Recorded at TEDAI Vienna in October 2024, this thought-provoking presentation addresses mature themes and offers valuable perspectives on navigating the challenges of deepfake technology in modern politics and society.