Victorian parties trade blows over AI-generated videos of leaders in election ads
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Victoria's major parties are trading accusations over AI-generated videos of leaders in election ads, with transparency experts warning of eroded trust from deepfakes and AI-generated politicians. The article cites a Halloween social media post by Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson warning of "Americanised healthcare" and claiming a heart attack could cost $150,000 in care. The excerpt does not say which videos were AI-generated.
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