AI-driven smear campaign targets Hungarian opposition ahead of key election

In a disturbing turn ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections, AI-generated disinformation is taking center stage. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party has reportedly deployed manipulated videos aimed at discrediting opposition leader Peter Magyar and his Tisza party. The false narratives are spreading rapidly across social media platforms, including TikTok and Facebook, amplified by networks of fake accounts. This tech-fueled strategy adds a chilling dimension to Hungary’s already con