"So yes, I am leftist". AI video from PP generates controversy in the pre-campaign in Spain

A recent video by Spain's Popular Party (PP) using artificial intelligence has sparked controversy during the pre-election campaign. The video features manipulated images of socialist figures admitting to various crimes, leading to potential legal actions from those depicted. The PP's campaign coordinator defended the video as political satire, while critics argue it misrepresents individuals. The video was a response to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's earlier remarks embracing the term 'esquerdalha', which has derogatory connotations for leftists. The PP's video twists this narrative, portraying socialist figures in a negative light. Vox, another political party, also released a similar AI-generated video targeting Sánchez and other political figures, further intensifying the political discourse.