Summary
In Hungary, AI-generated videos are being used in the political campaign ahead of the elections. The videos are controversial and depict scenes intended to influence voters against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opponent, Péter Magyar. The ruling party, Fidesz, uses these videos to make unproven claims about Magyar's stance on the war in Ukraine.
Key Facts
- AI-generated videos are a part of Hungary's election campaign.
- A video showing a fake execution by soldiers was shared by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's party, Fidesz.
- The video suggests Péter Magyar would involve Hungary in the Ukraine war.
- Fidesz accuses Magyar of supporting the war, but Magyar denies these claims.
- Péter Magyar's party, Tisza, leads in most election opinion polls.
- Another AI video showed a fake conversation between Magyar and EU Commission President von der Leyen.
- The videos are shared widely by pro-government media and politicians.
- The ruling party did not answer questions about the creation and posting of these videos.
