Deepfake video falsely shows Indonesian gubernatorial candidate Khofifah promising aid
A deepfake video circulated on TikTok showing what appeared to be Indonesian gubernatorial candidate Khofifah Indar Parawansa promising aid to supporters if she won the East Java 2024 election. The candidate confirmed the video was fabricated using artificial intelligence technology applied to footage of her from earlier that year.
What happened
A 29-second video circulated on TikTok showing someone resembling Khofifah Indar Parawansa, a gubernatorial candidate in East Java, promising to distribute aid following her election victory in the 2024 regional elections. The candidate confirmed on 1 December 2024 that the video was fabricated using artificial intelligence technology applied to footage of her from Turkey earlier that year.
Reported impact
The deepfake video was spread by unidentified individuals with apparent intent to mislead the public about the candidate's election promises and potential giveaways.
Index analysis
The incident occurred during East Java's 2024 gubernatorial election period, when misinformation could influence voter decisions. The use of synthetic media to impersonate a political candidate and make false financial promises constitutes manipulation intended to affect electoral perception.
Governance controls
Khofifah urged the public not to share the video further and called for responsible use of social media and awareness of advanced AI technologies.
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