Oklahoma state representative resigns after admitting to creating AI-generated video
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Oklahoma state Rep. John Waldron resigned after admitting to creating an AI-generated video involving a woman considering a political run. He submitted his resignation effective October 1, following pressure from fellow Democrats.
Oklahoma state Rep. John Waldron has resigned after admitting to creating an AI-generated video involving a woman considering a political run. Waldron, a Democrat from Tulsa, submitted his resignation to the governor, effective October 1. The controversy began in December when Waldron resigned as chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, citing personal reasons. It was later revealed that his resignation followed allegations about a sexualized AI-generated video. Waldron admitted to using AI to animate a photo with the woman into a fake video of them kissing and sent it to her. He ended his re-election campaign under pressure from fellow Democrats and has begun counseling and therapy sessions.
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