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September 2, 2026
Brazil's Electoral Court Defines AI Deepfakes in Political Ads
- The court ruled 4-3 not to penalize Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro for using an AI deepfake at a private event.
- In a separate vote, the court defined deepfakes as AI-generated content that mimics real or fictional individuals.
- New rules will impact political advertising as Brazil approaches its presidential elections on October 4.
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- Brazil's electoral court sets new rules of what constitute AI deepfakes in political adsSep 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM · AP
- The mystery behind an audio clip that helped upend a Senate raceSep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Washington Post