Black Voters are the New Target of Fake AI in the 2024 U.S. Elections
The post Black Voters are the New Target of Fake AI in the 2024 U.S. Elections appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In recent times, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake images for political gain has come under the spotlight. With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on the horizon, supporters of Donald Trump have been found using AI-generated images to falsely depict black voters as Trump supporters. This strategy aims to sway African American votes towards the Republican party. Deepfakes enter politics BBC Panorama’s investigation has unveiled the creation and spread of numerous deepfakes that show black individuals endorsing Trump. These images are crafted with the help of AI, making them look real at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, signs like overly shiny skin and missing fingers reveal their artificial origin. Trump has actively sought to win over black voters, a group that played a pivotal role in Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. While there’s no direct link to Trump’s campaign, the fake visuals are seen as part of a larger effort to paint Trump as popular among black communities. A home-grown trend Unlike the 2016 elections, where foreign interference was a major concern, the AI fakes identified by the BBC seem to originate from within the U.S., made by American voters. Mark Kaye, a conservative radio host in Florida, admitted to creating and sharing one such image on Facebook, where he has a following of over a million. Kaye’s image, portraying Trump with black supporters, was designed to accompany an article on black voter support for Trump. Despite its inaccuracy, Kaye defends his actions by labeling himself a storyteller rather than a photojournalist. Social media’s double-edged sword The spread of these AI images on social media platforms has sparked a debate on the responsibility of content creators and the gullibility of users. Some images gain traction and are believed to be real, influencing public opinion based on…
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In recent times, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake images for political gain has come under the spotlight. With the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on the horizon, supporters of Donald Trump have been found using AI-generated images to falsely depict black voters as Trump supporters. This strategy aims to sway African American votes towards the Republican party. Deepfakes enter politics BBC Panorama’s investigation has unveiled the creation and spread of numerous deepfakes that show black individuals endorsing Trump. These images are crafted with the help of AI, making them look real at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, signs like overly shiny skin and missing fingers reveal their artificial origin. Trump has actively sought to win over black voters, a group that played a pivotal role in Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. While there’s no direct link to Trump’s campaign, the fake visuals are seen as part of a larger effort to paint Trump as popular among black communities. A home-grown trend Unlike the 2016 elections, where foreign interference was a major concern, the AI fakes identified by the BBC seem to originate from within the U.S., made by American voters. Mark Kaye, a conservative radio host in Florida, admitted to creating and sharing one such image on Facebook, where he has a following of over a million. Kaye’s image, portraying Trump with black supporters, was designed to accompany an article on black voter support for Trump. Despite its inaccuracy, Kaye defends his actions by labeling himself a storyteller rather than a photojournalist. Social media’s double-edged sword The spread of these AI images on social media platforms has sparked a debate on the responsibility of content creators and the gullibility of users. Some images gain traction and are believed to be real, influencing public opinion based on…
