Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.
Hundreds of fake AI-generated accounts on social media platforms are promoting pro-Trump content ahead of the midterm elections. The origin and purpose of these accounts are unclear, but experts agree that creating such avatars is becoming increasingly easy and affordable.
Fake AI-generated accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are promoting pro-Trump content, with hundreds of accounts discovered by the New York Times. The accounts often use identical captions and awkward phrasing, suggesting a coordinated effort. Experts are unsure who created the accounts or their purpose, but agree that creating AI avatars is becoming easier and more affordable. The accounts may be the work of a content farm, foreign influence operation, or marketing company. The use of AI-generated influencers is a growing concern on social media platforms. The accounts' impact on the midterm elections remains to be seen.
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