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Purported AI-Manipulated Videos Depict Mauricio Macri Endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato Withdrawing Before Buenos Aires Vote
2025-05-17
Purported AI-generated deepfake videos were reportedly circulated on X in the final hours before the Buenos Aires municipal election in May 2025. The alleged synthetic content depicted Mauricio Macri endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato withdrawing. Officials reportedly described the material as an attempt to mislead voters. A formal complaint was filed with the electoral tribunal, and an investigation was requested.
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Facial Recognition System in Buenos Aires Triggers Police Checks Based on False Matches
2024-02-05
Buenos Aires's facial recognition system mistakenly flagged innocent people as criminals, leading to wrongful stops and detentions. Judicial investigations indicate the technology may have been misused for unauthorized surveillance and data collection. Despite privacy risks, the system has been used widely without full disclosure of standards or safeguards,
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