Super PAC Hits Lt Gov Dooky Chute With AI Ad [VIDEO]

The Raleigh News & Observer reports:

An advertisement featuring artificially generated video and audio of the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor could be a sign of what’s to come in political attacks. The ad begins with a disclaimer that artificial intelligence was used, but the statements are parodies of comments made by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

An AI-generated Robinson, with extra fingers on each hand, appears sharing conspiracy theories in front of a crowd wielding guns and flags. The minute-long video is expected to reach millions across cable networks and social media.

It was launched by Americans for Prosparody, the Super PAC behind parody campaigns like “Mark Rottenson for N.C.” The committee’s founder, Todd Stiefel, said his goal was to be humorous while crossing political boundaries.

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