Episode 7: Political Fiction & the Rise of Synthetic Reality

22/07/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Episode 7: Political Fiction & the Rise of Synthetic Reality

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🎙️ Episode 7: Political Fiction & the Rise of Synthetic Reality🧠 How AI-generated political content is distorting democracy. In this episode, we explore the rising threat of synthetic political media and its impact on truth, trust, and democratic institutions 🌍. What’s inside:🔍 82+ deepfakes across 38 countries during key elections🎯 From fake endorsements to character assassination how deepfakes manipulate perception💸 Scams, misinformation, and psychological warfare⚖️ Legal responses: EU AI Act, U.S. “Take It Down” Law & China’s strict labeling rules🧰 Tools: Blockchain verification, C2PA standards & AI-powered detection📉 The real cost: “Truth decay,” media distrust & political polarization Plus:🧒 Media literacy, real-time verification tools, and how YOU can fight disinformation online.📢 This conversation is a wake-up call for developers, policymakers, educators, and digital citizens.🔗 Share this episode & explore more at carlossaumeth.comFollow @csaumeth for weekly insights into the tech shaping our future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/idigital-insights-by-csaumeth--6683232/support.