Deepfake John Swinney 'thanks Nicola Sturgeon' video
Date: 2024-05
Affected: Scottish electorate
Attack vector: deepfake
Category: real-world
Severity: Medium

An AI-manipulated video depicted incoming Scottish First Minister John Swinney thanking Nicola Sturgeon for his uncontested election, circulating widely on social media during a sensitive succession period.


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