Chiayi Prosecutors Establish Task Force to Combat Election Interference, Focusing on AI Deepfakes

The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office held an inauguration ceremony on the 25th for its 'Task Force for Investigating Election Interference' in response to the 2026 local public official elections. Chief Prosecutor Tsai Tsung-hsi stated that the biggest challenge this year is preventing AI deepfake technology from influencing election results.

To address the upcoming elections, the office has integrated resources from police, investigation, anti-corruption, immigration, and military police agencies. Tsai told the media that since mid-April, the office has held strategy meetings and is currently investigating six reports of election interference.

Tsai emphasized that AI deepfake technology is a major concern. If misinformation is confirmed to be AI-generated, it will be removed as quickly as possible to prevent its spread. He also stated that the office will investigate vote-buying regardless of political party or target, and will focus on 'ghost voters'—individuals registered in districts where they do not reside—as they often influence results in close races. Furthermore, any foreign funding or resources attempting to interfere in the election will be treated as a priority target for investigation.