Nepali voters exposed to AI-generated disinformation during 2022 federal and provincial elections
Nov 1, 2022Nepal
Summary
AI-generated disinformation has turned Nepal's recent elections into a "digital battleground," according to the Election Commission. The commission reported widespread use of hate speech and deepfake content during the polls. The disinformation spread rapidly online, complicating the electoral process. The issue occurred during the 2022 federal and provincial elections in Nepal. The use of AI to spread false information has raised concerns about the integrity of democratic processes in the country.
Incident Details
Domain
Misinfo & Disinfo
Deliberate or negligent spread of false or misleading information with harmful real-world effects.
Harm Types
Disinformation
Deliberately fabricated content intended to mislead.
Synthetic Media
Who Was Affected
Age
mixed
Gender
Unknown
Group
Children, Racial/Ethnic Minority