The claim
An audio clip is circulating online in which Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of the late Alexei Navalny, can allegedly be heard criticizing his widow.
Our conclusion
Expert analysis and technical investigations confirm that the audio clip is most likely an AI-generated fake intended to cause disinformation and confusion.
The common claim
Pro-Russian accounts are circulating an audio clip on the Internet in which Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of the recently deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, allegedly makes serious allegations against his wife Yulia.
This caused a stir in connection with Navalny's death and the spread of numerous misinformation about him. The authenticity of the clip has been questioned, especially since it is said that it was created with the help of artificial intelligence.
The fact check
Research and expert opinions strongly suggest that the audio clip is a fake. A Navalny confidant and several independent digital forensics and artificial intelligence experts who have spoken to Correctiv confirm that the voice heard in the clip is not that of Lyudmila Navalnaya.
Technical analysis, including audio quality and sample rate, suggests the clip was artificially created. Such fakes can be created using advanced AI technologies that can imitate and manipulate voices.
further information
The audio clip is part of a larger disinformation campaign surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny. There is clear evidence that the clip was faked and created using artificial intelligence.
The spread of such fakes serves to sow doubt and mistrust and manipulate political narratives. This incident highlights the need for critical media literacy when dealing with online information.
Questions and answers about the audio clip
Question 1: Is the audio clip of Navalny's mother real?
Answer 1: No, experts and technical analyzes confirm that the clip is most likely an AI-generated fake.
Question 2: Why is this clip being distributed?
Answer 2: It is used by pro-Russian accounts to spread disinformation and cause confusion.
Question 3: How to detect fake audios?
Answer 3: Through technical analysis and comparison with verified recordings of the person in question.
Question 4: Why is media literacy so important?
Answer 4: To recognize counterfeits and protect yourself from disinformation.
Question 5: What can be done against disinformation?
Answer 5: Remain critical, check sources and find out about verification techniques.
Conclusion
The distribution of the fake audio clip underscores the danger of disinformation campaigns and the importance of critical media literacy. It is important to question information, verify sources, and learn about techniques and methods for verifying information.
Be skeptical of unknown or dubious content and support verified news sources.
Source: DPA Netherlands , Correctiv
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