Hungarian politician files complaint over AI-generated deepfake video
A Hungarian politician filed a criminal complaint after an AI-generated deepfake video falsely attributed pension policy statements to him that he never made. The video was published by the campaign chief of the ruling Fidesz party.
What happened
On 28 October 2025, Orbán Balázs, campaign chief for Fidesz, published an AI-generated video depicting Magyar Péter, leader of the Tisza Párt, speaking about pensions in words he never said.
On 29 October 2025, Magyar Péter filed a complaint against Orbán Balázs, alleging violation of articles 226/A and 226/B of the Hungarian Criminal Code regarding creation and public distribution of falsified audio or video recordings designed to damage honour.
Reported impact
Magyar Péter characterized the deepfake as 'open election fraud' and stated the video attributed false statements to him about pension policy.
Orbán Balázs responded that Magyar Péter was attempting to silence those revealing what he claimed were real intentions regarding pension taxation.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.