AGU argued that the video was a form of disinformation, intended to deceive the population
O took the decision to remove a video that used artificial intelligence to create a simulation of the Minister of Finance, . The content, which contained false statements about “taxing the poor” and “taxes on pet dogs”, was removed from the platform following notification from the . The AGU argued that the video was a form of disinformation, with the aim of deceiving the population. The use of deepfake technology to distort Haddad’s speeches was considered a serious violation, as the distorted content could generate confusion among citizens.
In addition to classifying the material as an “evident abuse of rights”, the AGU highlighted that the video violated the right to information, a principle guaranteed by the Brazilian Constitution. The removal of the video reflects authorities’ concern about the spread of false information on social media. The Federal Police are also evaluating the possibility of opening an investigation to investigate who is behind the creation and dissemination of the manipulated video.
Published by Sarah Paula
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