Jailed Albanian mayor uses AI avatar to make deepfake speech
The jailed mayor of Tirana is reportedly continuing to run the city with the help of an AI-generated avatar that delivers a deepfake speech. The story highlights the use of synthetic media in political communication and civic administration.
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