The Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor is warning citizens about a rise in deepfake videos falsely depicting tribal leaders, which may violate Navajo law and lead to criminal charges.
The manipulated videos have targeted elected officials, including the president, vice president, and members of the Navajo Nation Council, potentially damaging reputations, misleading the public, and endangering those in leadership.
These videos are not harmless, they can terrorize public officials, erode trust in government and rise to the level of criminal behavior.
Author's summary: Deepfake videos target Navajo leaders.