Anderson councilmember's AI video sparks backlash in State Assembly race - Action News Now

A candidate running for California's State Assembly District One is drawing criticism over a recent campaign video. The video, which is AI-generated, depicts the candidate throwing a teacher out of a classroom window.

What happened

The candidate, an Anderson City Councilmember, created the video to promote his campaign for California's State Assembly District One seat. He stated the video was symbolic, representing the removal of "woke" ideology. The video sparked backlash, with the incumbent candidate, a Republican Assemblywoman, and a Democratic candidate also criticizing the video. Other local leaders have also expressed criticism. The candidate said the post was intended to spark controversy and debate.