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The Guardian — Technology · October 24, 2026 · On the brief until November 7, 2026

Opposition deepfake video of Spanish PM’s wife sparks outrage before election

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Creating deepfake campaign videos of political rivals

Spain's conservative opposition party released an election ad using deepfakes of political opponents admitting to corrupt acts. The video sparked legal challenges and debate among researchers over the boundary between political satire and electoral disinformation.

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Students can discuss whether a subtle disclaimer and satirical tone excuse campaigns from claims of voter manipulation.

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