Israeli minister Gadi Eisenkot has threatened legal action over an AI-generated video that depicts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump mocking him. The video, which circulated on social media, uses artificial intelligence to create a fabricated scene.
Eisenkot, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces and currently a minister without portfolio, stated that the video constitutes defamation and incitement. He announced plans to file a complaint with Israeli police and pursue legal measures against those responsible for creating and distributing the content.
The incident highlights growing concerns over the use of AI to create misleading political content. Israeli officials have not yet commented on the specific video, but the case underscores the challenges of regulating deepfake technology in political discourse.
