AI-Generated Disinformation Targets Costa Rica 2026 Election, Study Finds

A study by PROLEDI and the Complutense Observatory of Disinformation found synthetic fake images, videos, and audios used to discredit candidates, polarize voters, and undermine trust in the TSE during Costa Rica's 2026 electoral campaign. The extent of AI's impact on voter behavior remains uncertain, but the findings highlight a growing threat to electoral integrity in the region.