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Patrick Ruffini

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Incident 6821 Report
GOP Pollster Shares AI-Generated Images to Fabricate Appearance of Black Voter Support

2024-02-01

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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General public

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Democracy

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Black Americans

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