The liar's dividend is a political and media phenomenon in which public figures falsely claim that factual reporting is missing information, "fake news", or artificially generated in order to avoid accountability. This concept has been studied in political science to understand how such claims can allow politicians to maintain public support following scandals or controversial statements. This tactic leverages public uncertainty about the accuracy of information and can mobilize parties and supporters. It often takes advantage of emerging technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI)–generated content and deepfakes, which makes distinguishing authentic material from manipulated material more difficult.