Two leaders of a fledgling Japanese political party unveil a red logo reminiscent of Chinese Communist Party imagery. A candidate campaigns in freezing weather wearing a tank top. Grannies vent in public about what they see as political nonsense. Or do they?
Whatever the outcome of Sunday’s Lower House election, the race will be remembered not least for having witnessed the full-blown debut of “AI slop” in Japanese politics.
As more voters in Japan turn to social media for political updates and policy debates, the internet is increasingly looking like a dumping site for fake and dubious news and content.
