"AI misinformation isn't just for the right-wing boomers anymore. What once was mostly the domain of Facebook-bound conservatives desperate to believe welfare recipients are scamming the system has also seeped into the other side of the partisan divide. Though research shows conservatives are much more likely to share misinformation than any other political persuasion, liberals seem to be playing catchup. Over the weekend, an AI-generated photo of Donald Trump using a walker went mega-viral on X-formerly-Twitter, gathering some 13.5 million views,"
"The post, uploaded by Democrat Party strategist Keith Edwards, was clearly meant as a jab at Trump's executive order meant to halt all AI regulation at the state level. "BREAKING: an image has leaked showing Trump using a walker moments after he signed an executive order banning states from regulating AI," Edwards wrote, along with the lifelike image. Though many of the posters under Edward's post seemed to either be aware it was AI or simply notcare, it quickly broke containment,"
AI-generated images and deepfakes are spreading beyond conservative communities and gaining traction among liberal users and political operatives. Research indicates conservatives historically share misinformation more often, but liberals are increasingly amplifying AI-driven fabrications. A lifelike AI image of Donald Trump using a walker drew millions of views and tens of thousands of engagements after being posted by a Democratic strategist. Reactions ranged from sarcasm about health to earnest claims, and the content migrated from aware circles into more credulous online corners. Political figures have also used AI-generated visuals for partisan messaging and ridicule.
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