British Home Secretary James Cleverly has issued a warning about the potential misuse of deepfakes to undermine democratic processes. He expressed concerns about AI-generated videos and images being used to mislead voters and disrupt elections, not just in the UK but globally.

Cleverly highlighted the growing sophistication of deepfake technology, stating that malicious actors could generate realistic content to manipulate public opinion. He specifically mentioned Russia and Iran as potential threats.

The Home Secretary plans to meet with tech giants like Google, Meta, Apple, and YouTube this week to push for "rules, transparency, and safeguards" against deepfakes. This follows a series of incidents in the UK where deepfakes targeting politicians and the government surfaced online.

Cleverly's concerns echo a recent pact signed by major AI companies during the Munich Security Conference, where they pledged to take action against deepfakes disrupting elections. As deepfakes become more prevalent, the world is grappling with their potential impact on public discourse and democratic institutions.