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Labor Review Warns of AI Threat in Future Campaigns After Disinformation Spread in 2025 Federal Election

The West Australian

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URL: https://thewest.com.au/technology/labor-review-warns-of-ai-threat-in-future-campaigns-after-disinformation-spread-in-of-2025-federal-election-c-21400141
Date Published: 23 Jan 2026
Priority Score: 4
Australian: Yes
Created: 24 Jan 2026, 04:30 am

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Caitlyn Rintoul
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A Labor review of the 2025 Federal election has flagged the threat of artificial intelligence in future campaigns after “emerging trend is for bad faith actors” spreading misleading information online.

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The article highlights concerns raised by a Labor review regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2025 Australian federal election. It underscores how AI was leveraged by malicious actors to disseminate disinformation, posing a threat to the integrity of future electoral campaigns. The review suggests the growing need for robust mechanisms to combat such AI-driven disinformation. This development points to significant implications for Australian AI policy and governance frameworks aimed at reducing the risks of misinformation in democratic processes.