Politics“Traces of foreign involvement,” even “election interference”: Experts urge institutional safeguards as information manipulation becomes easier

As misinformation and fake information spread across society, possible involvement by foreign forces in Japan’s 2025 House of Councillors election is becoming increasingly plausible. The influence of AI and bots on opinion formation raises concerns about the risks hidden behind such manipulation. Experts are recommending institutional measures to address the problem. The discussion focuses on how easily information can now be engineered and how that may affect elections.

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-15 01:00Original