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Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Technology
by  AFP

Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections. In 2014, the year he swept to power, the party expanded Modi's campaign reach by using 3D projections of the leader to make him appear virtually at rallies.

Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok
Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok
Technology
by  AFP

With promises of wealth and images glorifying fighters among vast fields of coca leaves, Colombia's modern-day guerrillas are urging young people to join their ranks via TikTok. "I want to join" a young woman commented on a TikTok video set to Mexican corrido drug ballads.