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Brazil’s electoral court sets new standards for AI deepfakes after case involving Sen. Bolsonaro

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Brazil’s top electoral court has set new standards for identifying AI-generated deepfakes in political ads. The move aims to curb misinformation and manipulation ahead of October's elections. The court's decision came Tuesday in a case involving opposition candidate Sen.

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    Brazil’s top electoral court has set new standards for identifying AI-generated deepfakes in political ads. The move aims to curb misinformation and manipulation ahead of October's elections. The court's decision came Tuesday in a case involving opposition candidate Sen.

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