AI disinformation targets opposition ahead of Hungary's April elections

Hungary's election campaign is turning into a battlefield of digital disinformation. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party is accused of deploying AI-generated videos to discredit Peter Magyar, the leading opposition candidate, and his Tisza party. Social platforms like TikTok and Facebook are flooded with fake accounts amplifying these narratives. Tech-driven tactics add a volatile layer to an already contested race. The use of artificial intelligence in political smear campaigns signals a