AI-Generated Spencer Pratt Ad Sees Gavin Newsom Eat Cake and Competitor Karen Bass as The Joker…
An AI-generated political ad supporting Spencer Pratt depicted Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Karen Bass in a satirical, controversial manner.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Karen Bass, Nithya Raman
In May 2026, an AI-generated political advertisement supporting Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt gained attention for its depiction of prominent political figures. The ad, created by AI filmmaker Charles Curran, satirized Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Karen Bass.
What happened
The video portrayed a Gotham City-esque version of Los Angeles ruled by aristocrats. It featured Gavin Newsom eating cake, Kamala Harris drinking liquor, and Karen Bass wearing Joker-inspired makeup. The ad also depicted Nithya Raman as a puppet. The video shows citizens pleading with the leadership to address homelessness and rebuild after fires. The ad generated significant discussion, with some praising its creativity and others criticizing its use of AI to portray political figures in a negative light. Pratt reposted the video on social media, though his campaign maintains he did not commission it. Other AI-generated videos supporting Pratt also emerged, including one depicting Pratt rolling a dumpster containing Bass down the street.