The 2024 U.S. presidential election takes an unusual turn as a video, produced by the Lincoln Project using artificial intelligence (AI), resurrects the late Fred Trump, father of former President Donald Trump, to deliver scathing criticisms of his son’s character and conduct.
Fred Trump, who passed away in 1999, expresses disappointment and disdain for his son, calling him a “fool” and criticizing his business dealings. The video, part of efforts by the Lincoln Project to prevent Trump’s return to the White House, concludes with a disclaimer about its AI-generated nature.
This development marks an escalation in the campaign against Donald Trump’s potential candidacy, with concerns raised about the spread of misinformation and manipulation in the 2024 elections. Earlier, AI-generated content depicting Trump hugging Anthony Fauci and fake images of Trump and President Joe Biden engaging in various scenarios have surfaced.
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Regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), are taking steps to address the issue, including banning AI-generated voices in robocalls to prevent fraud and misinformation. Platforms like Midjourney are also considering bans on political images to curb the spread of manipulated content.
As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, the prevalence of AI-generated content adds complexity to the political landscape, emphasizing the need for vigilance against misinformation and manipulation in the digital age.
