Electoral Commission to issue guidance on use of AI and deep-fakes ahead of general election

The guidance will come after Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae posted a video on his X account which he is endorsed by singer Taylor Swift

In a statement, the Electoral Commission said: 'A fundamental principle of any election in this country is that the citizens have confidence in the democratic process and trust the result.'

The Electoral Commission will publish guidance into the use of AI and deep-fakes ahead of the general election.

The guidance from the election watchdog will come after Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae posted a video on his X account of a video in which he is endorsed by singer Taylor Swift.