{
  "id": 15581350,
  "title": "Deepfakes, bots and distrust: How AI is shaping Israel's election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/deepfakes-bots-and-distrust-how-ai-is-shaping-israels-election-15581350",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-19T08:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/deepfakes-bots-and-distrust-how-ai-is-shaping-israel-s-election/a-79657988?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a deeply concerning development, Israeli politicians are harnessing artificial intelligence to sway voters and manipulate public opinion ahead of the crucial October 27 election. The AI-generated content ranges from deceptively realistic videos to interactive robocalls, with a significant portion of the Likud party's social media materials analyzed by Ze Be AI. This represents a worrying shift in Israeli politics, as the election could either oust incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or solidify his influence for years to come. The ruling party's extensive use of AI reflects a broader trend of political manipulation powered by cutting-edge technology.",
  "summary": "For the first time, AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections. Observers warn that deepfakes, bots and influence campaigns could sway voters.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Policing only deepfakes, Israel leaves chatbot-trusting voters exposed to real AI threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/policing-only-deepfakes-israel-leaves-chatbot-trusting-voters-exposed",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:04:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Arab vote could prove decisive in Israel’s election as fears grow over far right",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/arab-vote-could-prove-decisive-in-israels-election-as-fears-grow-over",
        "published": "2026-10-19T07:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Deepfakes, bots and distrust: How AI is shaping Israel's election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/deepfakes-bots-and-distrust-how-ai-is-shaping-israels-election",
        "published": "2026-10-19T08:26:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}