A recent and widely discussed example from the contemporary digital media landscape is the circulation of AI-generated deepfake videos and audio during election periods, particularly those depicting political leaders making statements they never actually made. In several countries over the past year, manipulated videos shared on social media platforms showed public figures delivering inflammatory speeches or announcing false policy decisions. These clips spread rapidly through messaging apps, short-video platforms, and social networks, often reaching millions of users before fact-checkers or authorities could intervene. The realism of facial expressions, voice modulation, and contextual backgrounds made it difficult for ordinary users to distinguish fabricated content from authentic recordings. The central ethical issue involved in this case is the violation of truth and public trust. Digital media has immense power to shape opinions, especially in democratic societies where informed decision-making is essential. Deepfakes deliberately exploit this power by deceiving audiences, undermining the credibility of journalism, and distorting political discourse. They threaten the ethical principle of veracity, which requires media communication to be accurate and honest. When false audiovisual material masquerades as reality, it not only