The Implications of Deep Fakes Impact on Politics and Elections
Silas Oghenemaro Emovwodo,
IfeKristi Ayo-Obiremi
Abstract:The rise of the internet and mobile technology has significantly altered campaign strategies and voter engagement. Nigeria's general elections have evolved with technological advancements, as seen in the 2015 and 2019 elections, which experienced various technological innovations, both positively and negatively. The 2023 elections marked a new turn with the use of deep fakes—technology that manipulates voices, images, and videos—to influence the electorate. This chapter adopts a qualitative exploratory researc… Show more
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