‘The images and videos were hard to miss in the days leading up to November 5. There was Donald Trump with the chiseled musculature of Superman, hovering over a row of skyscrapers. Trump and Kamala Harris squaring off in bright-red uniforms (McDonald’s logo for Trump, hammer-and-sickle insignia for Harris). People had clearly used AI to create these—an effort to…

‘When former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift in an Uncle Sam outfit endorsing his campaign, it spotlighted a growing concern in the 2024 presidential race: artificial intelligence’s role in spreading misinformation. The incident demonstrated how easily synthetic media enters mainstream political discourse, misleading voters and influencing public perception.’ Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuadupuy/2024/10/31/from-taylor-swift-to-troll-farms-ais-real-impact-on-election-2024/