Elections in the AI Era

The Fabricated Bennett/Lapid Image and the New Age of Election Propaganda

Written By: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler

A fabricated AI-generated image of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid posted on the Likud's social media accounts is a clear demonstration of a dangerous new form of election propaganda. Urgent steps must be taken to prohibit the use of such materials against one's political opponents.

Op-ed

Israel’s First Elections in the Age of AI Will Test the Integrity of Democracy

Written By: Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler

With unprecedented technological tools in the hands of foreign and domestic actors, the proliferation of chatbots in the information ecosystem, and outdated regulatory frameworks, the integrity of Israel's 2026 elections will be tested like never before.