Experts Warn of New AI-Generated Disinformation Ahead of 2024 Election
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Supporters of former president Trump are creating and sharing AI-generated fake images of black voters supporting him, in an attempt to encourage African Americans to vote Republican.
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The images were created by conservative media figures like Florida radio host Mark Kaye. He acknowledged the images aren't meant to be accurate depictions.
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Activists warn these fake images promote a strategic narrative that Trump has more black voter support than he actually does, especially among young black men.
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Experts warn that ahead of the 2024 election, fake content and confusion could open opportunities for foreign influence operations to manipulate US voters.
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Compared to 2016 and 2020, there are new disinformation tactics utilizing AI-generated images and video that could inflame tensions around the election.