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AI-generated deepfake video misrepresented Bulgarian DPS leader Ahmed Dogan on social media

A deepfake video combining authentic video footage from a DPS meeting with AI-generated audio falsely depicted Ahmed Dogan calling on party members to protect his wealth. The manipulated video spread on TikTok and Facebook via anonymous accounts.

27 August 2024 · Ahmed Dogan · Misinformation and synthetic media
27 August 2024

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Quick facts
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Country
Bulgaria
Source
factcheck.bg
Date
27 August 2024
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

A manipulated video purported to show Ahmed Dogan, honorary chairman of the DPS, calling on party members to protest and protect 'his wealth' from the state. The video used authentic footage from a DPS Central Operative Bureau meeting on 27 August 2024 with AI-generated audio overlaid.

Reported impact

The deepfake video was shared first on TikTok by a satirical profile, then spread to Facebook within an hour via two anonymous profiles.

Classification

Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
Bulgaria
Harm status
Potential harm
Intent
Unknown
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Reputational, Public interest
Harmed
General public
Failure modes
Deepfake video, Voice clone, Manipulation or dark pattern
Consequences
None recorded
AI systems
Unidentified AI video synthesis system

Sources and evidence

This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.

factcheck.bg
AI-generated deepfake video misrepresented Bulgarian DPS leader Ahmed Dogan on social media