Indonesian Party Uses Deepfake of Late Dictator Suharto to Sway Voters
• A deepfake video of former Indonesian president Suharto was created by a political party to encourage support ahead of elections • The video reminds voters of Suharto's past leadership and calls for votes for the party he was affiliated with • Critics condemned the use of a dead dictator's image and voice for political gain and propaganda • Multiple parties are using advanced AI to manipulate voters, including deepfakes and chatbots • Watchdog groups warn the Indonesian government is unaware of the dangers of deepfakes influencing elections