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Fake newsy i deepfaki w kampanii wyborczej w Polsce w 2023 roku – case studies
Fake News and Deepfakes in the 2023 Election Campaign in Poland – Case Studies

Author(s): Kamil Mroczka, Bartosz Biderman
Subject(s): Electoral systems, Politics and communication, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych UW
Keywords: fake news; deepfake; election campaign; Parliament; Poland;

Summary/Abstract: The 2023 parliamentary elections in Poland were marked by significant pre-election emotions and a high exposure of citizens to widespread disinformation and propaganda. This article documents and categorizes the most relevant examples of fake news and deepfakes that emerged during the political campaign, analyzing them in terms of proliferation patterns, social impact, media commentary, and estimated reach. Through theoretical analysis and empirical research, the authors verify the hypothesis that fake news and deepfakes pose a substantial threat to democratic processes and trust in public institutions in Poland.

  • Issue Year: 74/2024
  • Issue No: 74
  • Page Range: 24-53
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Polish
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