Description: An AI-generated audio clip falsely portraying President Biden threatening to send F-15 fighter jets to Texas escalated tensions and spread misinformation. The manipulated audio, shared widely on social media, mimicked Biden's voice and suggested he planned military action against Texas. This incident was another example of a deepfake being used to amplify false narratives, undermining public trust and inflaming political conflicts.
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View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown deepfake technology developer developed an AI system deployed by Unknown deepfake creators, which harmed Joe Biden , Texas citizens , Texas officials and General public.
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Incident ID
703
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2024-01-13
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politifact.com · 2024
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As tensions simmer between the Texas government and the Biden administration over access to part of the U.S.-Mexico border, some social media users are claiming President Joe Biden threatened to dramatically escalate the issue.
In a Jan. 13…
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