African-American voters
Affecté par des incidents
Incident 6501 Rapport
AI-Generated Images of Trump with Black Voters Spread as Disinformation Before U.S. Primary Elections
2024-03-04
In the run-up to the U.S. primary elections, supporters of Donald Trump shared AI-generated images showing him with Black voters in an attempt to sway African-American votes. These deepfakes, including Trump's distorted hand visuals, were initially created by satirical accounts but were later misappropriated for political disinformation, misleading millions on social media platforms.
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GOP Pollster Shares AI-Generated Images to Fabricate Appearance of Black Voter Support
2024-02-01
GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini shared AI-generated images depicting Black men supporting the Republican Party just before Black History Month. These fabricated photos misled the public by creating a false narrative of racial diversity within the GOP, undermining trust and potentially influencing voter perceptions. The incident raises significant concerns about the misuse of AI to spread misinformation and manipulate political representation, particularly affecting Black communities.
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