Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels have been circulating AI-generated deepfake videos showing Ukrainian lawmakers seemingly calling for peace talks, according to The Decoder. These manipulated clips aim to influence public perception amid ongoing tensions.
The Decoder reported that these videos have attracted significant attention, amassing around 130,000 views within a two-week period, as verified by NewsGuard. The use of deepfake technology in disinformation campaigns highlights the evolving challenges in verifying information during conflict.
For Japanese investors and market watchers, such disinformation risks adding volatility to FX and equities markets, as geopolitical narratives can sway risk sentiment and capital flows.