The Dark Side Of Populism

Populism can be a powerful tool for political mobilization, but it can also be used to manipulate and deceive voters. Deepfake videos are just one example of how this can happen, including the image of Indonesian dictator Soeharto's deepfake video recommending Indonesians to vote for Prabowo above.

Not to mention several deepfake photos or videos showing Putin riding a bear or Kim Jong-un's banging for metal music, the idea of utilizing social media with its cultural trends and AI deepfaking, somehow triggered several morale-conflicting moments in Indonesian presidential elections.