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Fort Bend judge candidate used AI to fake Black supporters in ad
Original: Fort Bend judge candidate uses AI to create Black 'supporters' in political ad
A candidate running for judge in Fort Bend County, Texas, used artificial intelligence to generate images of Black 'supporters' in a political advertisement, according to the Houston Chronicle. The ad depicted fabricated endorsements from people who do not exist, raising concerns about deceptive campaign practices and the growing use of AI in local politics.
Why now: The deceptive use of AI-generated imagery in a real campaign has sparked outrage and debate over election integrity
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- Fort Bend judge candidate uses AI to create Black 'supporters' in political ad · Houston Chronicle
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