AI-generated ads, disguised as news from legitimate sources, spread widely on social media. These sophisticated, politically polarizing ads contained links to cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent investment schemes. While many recognized the content as fake, the persistence of these ads highlights weaknesses in social media platform detection and enforcement.
Two campaigns, linked to the Chinese Communist Party, aimed to influence Chinese-Canadian voters' opinions about specific politicians. One campaign focused on Mark Carney, while another targeted Conservative candidate Joe Tay with negative commentary and a mock “wanted” poster. While these actions were noted, election officials stated the campaigns didn't significantly impact the election's fairness.
An increase in false claims aiming to undermine the election's integrity was observed. Examples include warnings about ballot tampering, suggesting voters bring their own pens. Elections Canada clarified that while voters can use their own pens, pencils are provided, and no opportunity for ballot alteration exists.