wire / 2026-10-19-393d
AI-Driven Deepfakes and Bots Manipulate Israeli Election
Likud and others ran bots, deepfakes and automated calls during Israel's election. Voters were reached efficiently.
The facts
During Israel's 2026 election, political parties, notably Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu, used AI-generated deepfakes, automated calls, and bot networks to spread misinformation and manipulate voters. These AI-driven tactics exploited sensitive issues, influenced public opinion, and raised concerns about the integrity of democratic processes.