AI video featuring LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt sparks debate over the tech's role in…

An AI-generated political video featuring a Los Angeles mayoral candidate has gone viral, highlighting the increasing role of artificial intelligence in political messaging. The video depicts political figures in exaggerated roles, raising concerns about the potential for AI to manipulate voters.

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The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty, while mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt appears as a hero. The video was created using artificial intelligence and visual effects. While some see the video as comedic, it has raised concerns about how AI could be used to manipulate voters, particularly with increasingly realistic deepfake technology. A California law requires certain political advertisements using AI-generated content to include disclosures. The Fair Political Practices Commission has requested additional funding to help identify AI-generated campaign advertisements.