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AI-Generated Deepfakes Used in Political Smear Campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina

September 14, 2026
oecd:2026-09-14-139eView source ↗

What happened

Fourteen political parties supporting Denis Bećirović accused the SDA party of using artificial intelligence to create and spread deepfake videos and disinformation targeting Bećirović. The AI-generated content falsely attributed statements to the candidate, misleading the public and damaging his reputation ahead of the 2026 elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Generated Deepfakes Used in Political Smear Campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2026-09-14