Fake images of Prime Minister Kishida are being spread one after another on SNS. Some are composites of photos, while others are cut and pasted actual footage.
Experts warn that political fakes are on the rise as processing becomes easier with generative AI. "This poses a great danger to the very foundations of democracy, as it could lead to the division of society," said Shinichi Yamaguchi, an associate professor at International University who is an expert on countering disinformation.