Experts Warn of AI-Generated Disinformation Threats Ahead of German Elections

Researchers and security agencies highlight concerns about AI's potential to manipulate voters through deepfakes and social media influence.

Researchers at the Hasso-Plattner-Institut in Potsdam warn that AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation could increasingly target voters on social media.
Security agencies, including Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, caution against potential foreign interference in the upcoming Bundestag elections using AI tools.
Deepfake videos and voice cloning technologies are becoming more sophisticated, raising concerns about their misuse during election campaigns.
Experts call for stronger verification mechanisms to distinguish human users from AI-driven bots on platforms like TikTok and others.
While AI's benefits are acknowledged, researchers stress the need for ethical and technical limits to prevent misuse, such as mass surveillance or automated decision-making in workplaces.