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AI reshapes Israel's election campaign
Netanyahu's Likud party uses AI in over 1,800 posts ahead of election.
In brief
Netanyahu's Likud party uses AI in over 1,800 posts ahead of election. Netanyahu's Likud party deployed AI-generated content in over 1,800 posts during Israel's election campaign, sparking concerns about misinformation and voter manipulation. Originally reported by Dw.
AI campaign tool
Netanyahu's Likud party used AI in over 1,800 posts by mid-October 2026 election campaign.
AI-generated video
Gadi Eisenkot's AI video shows him embracing Mansour Abbas, a prominent Arab politician.
Election context
Israel's October 27 election could oust Netanyahu or cement his power for years.
AI usage trend
14% of political posts used AI, with Likud leading in sheer numbers.
AI in action
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared AI video of attorney general and justices detained.
Bot accounts
Over 1,000 fake accounts follow Netanyahu on X daily.
AI robocalls
AI-powered robocalls ask voters who they will vote for without revealing their source.
Government use
Israeli government paid US firm to build websites for AI chatbots to support pro-Israel content.
Election rules
Israel's Central Elections Committee requires AI content to be labeled but lacks enforcement.
AI risks
AI-generated content risks voter manipulation and misinformation in Israel's election.
The one thing
Netanyahu's Likud party deployed AI-generated content in over 1,800 posts during Israel's election campaign, sparking concerns about misinformation and voter manipulation.
