Meta has taken down an AI‑generated deepfake video that falsely portrayed independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the race. The video, posted by an account named RTÉ News AI, was shared nearly 30,000 times on Facebook before removal. Connolly condemned the clip as a "disgraceful attempt to mislead voters" and affirmed her continued candidacy. Meta cited violations of its community standards on impersonation, while Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán confirmed the platform’s swift response. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in policing political deepfakes on social media. Leia mais →