This book offers a profound exploration, backed by rigorous field research on Internet, into the disruptive effects of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and algorithms on the political realm. With a critical lens, the book examines the emergence of meticulously orchestrated political strategies on cyber space leading to deepfake, science claims and internet populism, and their profound impact on citizen behavior. It uncovers the unsettling role of intelligent machines in political processes and exposes the artful manipulation of emotions, skillfully employed within the convergence of AI capabilities and digital communication mediums like social media.