We are very concerned because a false interview with Yamandú Orsi could be generated, carried out with artificial intelligence.
If it comes to fruition, it would be a very great damage to democracy and the electoral process. pic.twitter.com/j1zQUjPwgp
— Alejandro Sánchez (@pachasanchez) October 12, 2024
During an event in Paysandú, Alejandro “Pacha” Sánchez, Yamandú Orsi’s campaign manager, warned about the possible dissemination of a false interview with the Frente Amplista candidate, generated by artificial intelligence. He expressed concern about the information received about the possible use of this technology to disclose statements not made by the candidate. Sánchez emphasized that, if carried out, this act would be a serious attack against democracy and the electoral process in Uruguay.
“We are very worried at the end of the campaign. We have received some information that an interview conducted with artificial intelligence could be generated with Yamandú Orsi”Sánchez reported.
“When we live in a world where artificial intelligence can make a person appear to say what they have not said, we have to be extremely careful,” he warned, noting that these tactics could be part of a dirty campaign in the country against the upcoming elections.
Blanca Rodríguez, candidate for the Senate for the Frente Amplio and independent within the 609 list, joined Sánchez’s concern. Through a publication in
“There is no precedent in Uruguay of something so serious and it would be good if this campaign did not generate it either,” said Rodríguez.
