Could deepfakes threaten elections?

2026-08-21

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It's time for our Question Time! But first, Fran checks in on where PK is up to on the West Wing and gives a TV show recommendation of her own.Then they get stuck into your brilliant questions, including:Will AI deepfakes be a big risk at the next election? It comes as Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC confirms Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the most frequently deepfaked figure for scams and as Independent Zali Stegall proposed a bill to require AI-generated content that could mislead voters to be...

It's time for our Question Time! But first, Fran checks in on where PK is up to on the West Wing and gives a TV show recommendation of her own.

Then they get stuck into your brilliant questions, including:

Will AI deepfakes be a big risk at the next election? It comes as Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC confirms Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the most frequently deepfaked figure for scams and as Independent Zali Stegall proposed a bill to require AI-generated content that could mislead voters to be clearly identified.

And should Prime Ministers and Federal Ministers 'retire' to local politics? And have they ever done so? Fran and PK have big thoughts.

Also, has the link between immigration and housing been overstated in the current political climate?

Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly answer your clever questions on The Party Room.

Got a burning question?

Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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