However, the use of AI in political campaigns has raised ethical concerns, especially after reports linked a deepfake robocall impersonating US President Biden to the same startup that PTI uses. Khan, sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption and leaking state secrets, maintains a strong support base, particularly among the youth. But internal rifts and factionalism, along with arrests of supporters and restrictions on traditional campaign methods, pose challenges for PTI.
Key takeaways:
- Imran Khan's party, PTI, is using innovative strategies such as AI-generated speeches and digital rallies on social media platforms to campaign for the upcoming elections in Pakistan, despite Khan's imprisonment.
- The AI technology used by PTI to recreate Khan's voice for speeches is developed by US startup ElevenLabs, but its use in political campaigns has raised ethical concerns.
- PTI is facing internal challenges with multiple candidates claiming allegiance to Khan, risking a split in the party's vote. Khan and numerous PTI candidates are also dealing with legal issues, including corruption and terrorism charges.
- Khan's supporters believe that confronting the political and military establishment that has long dominated Pakistan puts the country's democracy at risk.