Deepfake of Long-Deceased Suharto Circulating in Run-up to February 2024 Indonesian Elections

February 11, 2024

An AI-generated deepfake of the late Indonesian dictator, Suharto, was circulated by the Golkar Party ahead of the 2024 Indonesian elections. This video, intended to manipulate voter perceptions and exploit Suharto's legacy, serves as a troubling example of how AI can be misused for political gain. It highlights the need for responsible governance and trustworthy AI practices to prevent such incidents. For those interested in shaping the future of safe and secure AI, JOIN US. This incident also underscores the importance of HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) in addressing the challenges posed by deepfakes and promoting harm prevention in AI applications.

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MAP 1.6 — similarity 0.627, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.609, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MEASURE 2.10 — similarity 0.607, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: golkar-party
Alleged developer: golkar-party
Alleged harmed parties: indonesian-electorate, electoral-integrity, democracy

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