tech
January 28, 2026
The deepfake threat is reshaping global politics
Russia and other states are tightening regulation of deepfakes as they become a national security issue rather than a tech curiosity
TL;DR
- Deepfakes are a growing threat to national security, undermining trust in visual and auditory evidence.
- Governments globally are enacting new regulations to control deepfake distribution and creation.
- Indonesia has blocked platforms used for deepfake abuse, while Vietnam is prosecuting creators.
- The EU is developing a Code of Practice for AI-generated content labelling, and Germany is moving against malicious image manipulation.
- The US is focusing on platform responsibility and victim rights, though its approach is fragmented.
- Russia is forming working groups and proposing mandatory AI-generated content labelling.
- International efforts focus on technological standards for content verification and multilateral discussions on AI transparency.
- Deepfakes pose a threat to elections and social stability, testing states' ability to adapt to a new information environment.
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