Network of deepfake videos spreading falsehoods about trade war with U.S.: report
OTTAWA - A recent report claims a network, likely based outside Canada, is utilizing deepfake videos to disseminate politically charged content to Canadians. The McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy report indicates the network employs deepfakes of actual influencers, focusing heavily on the U.S.-Canada trade war.
The most-viewed videos contain false information, including a non-existent ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump. The network consists of nearly 300 TikTok and Instagram accounts, posting over 3,201 videos that have garnered 22.1 million views in the past three months. The report does not specify the network's origin but suggests it is "almost certainly" situated outside North America.
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