Artificial intelligence emerged as a flashpoint in democratic politics on two continents on the same day.
In Brazil, the Workers’ Party (PT) filed an action with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) against AI-generated videos that simulate violence against women. The party also said it would formally notify social media platforms, demanding the content be removed. The case underscores growing alarm over the weaponisation of generative AI in political campaigns across Latin America.
Meanwhile, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of using AI-generated fake videos as part of a “conspiracy” ahead of West Bengal state elections. Speaking at a rally in Jangipur, Murshidabad, Modi also promised to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and vowed to “prevent Bengalis from becoming a minority.” The accusations highlight a global trend: as AI tools become cheaper and easier to use, political parties worldwide are both deploying them and denouncing their opponents for doing the same.
