Posted 2/11/2024, 11:50:10 AM
Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan Uses AI to Rally Supporters in Chaotic Pakistani Election
- Imran Khan, Pakistan's former PM, has used AI to replicate his voice for speeches while jailed, rallying supporters despite a ban on him running in the election
- Khan's party claimed victory in the recent Pakistani election, though official results showed a chaotic outcome
- The AI "victory speech" video declared Khan's win and rejected rivals' claims, urging supporters to defend the result
- Use of AI to mimic voices raises concerns about deception and manipulating elections
- Khan's case shows how AI could help circumvent suppression, but increases fears about potential harms