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Fact check: AI influencers targeting German elections

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Kathrin Wesolowski | Joscha Weber
February 5, 2025

They look appealing and spread right-wing disinformation on social media: AI-generated influencers are posting political content on social media. Who is behind them, and what exactly is their goal?

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