Incident 682: GOP Pollster Shares AI-Generated Images to Fabricate Appearance of Black Voter Support

Description: GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini shared AI-generated images depicting Black men supporting the Republican Party just before Black History Month. These fabricated photos misled the public by creating a false narrative of racial diversity within the GOP, undermining trust and potentially influencing voter perceptions. The incident raises significant concerns about the misuse of AI to spread misinformation and manipulate political representation, particularly affecting Black communities.

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Alleged: Unknown deepfake creator developed an AI system deployed by Patrick Ruffini, which harmed General public , Democracy , Black Americans and African-American voters.

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682

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2024-02-01

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Daniel Atherton

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GOP Pollster’s Viral AI Fake Photos Of Republican ‘Black Voters’ Spotlight Election Misinformation Fears

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newsone.com · 2024

As Republicans' desperate quest for Black friends continues, a GOP pollster is putting the message out that a "Republican victory in 2024" is dependent on the party's to bring Black voters to MAGA Land.

The pollster demonstrated that sentim…

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