Description: An AI-generated deepfake of Suharto, the deceased Indonesian dictator, was generated and circulated by the Golkar Party ahead of the February 2024 Indonesian elections. This video, which aimed to influence voter perceptions by invoking Suharto's legacy, sought to manipulate public opinion and misused deceased individuals' likenesses for political gain. The incident is another example of political deepfakes creating convincing misinformation.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: Golkar Party developed and deployed an AI system, which harmed Indonesian electorate , Electoral integrity and Democracy.
Incident Stats
Incident ID
669
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2024-02-11
Editors
Daniel Atherton
Incident Reports
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edition.cnn.com · 2024
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A once-feared army general, who ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for more than three decades, has a message for voters ahead of upcoming elections – from beyond the grave.
“I am Suharto, the second president of Indonesia,” the former gener…
Variants
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