Commentary: Spencer Pratt goes viral as an AI superhero for L.A. Will it translate into votes? -…
A campaign video supporting Spencer Pratt's mayoral run features AI-generated images depicting political figures in a negative light, sparking debate over its impact.
- Incident date
- Jun 2024
- Target
- Karen Bass
Ahead of the June 2024 primary election, a viral video emerged supporting mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. The AI-generated spot, created by filmmaker Charles Curran, has garnered millions of views and sparked conversation about the use of such content in political campaigns.
What happened
The video features AI-generated images of incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, California Governor Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and City Councilmember Nithya Raman as royal figures at a banquet table. These figures are portrayed negatively, with Bass depicted as the Joker and Raman as a puppet. The video includes citizens pleading for help with various issues, while the political figures are shown to be dismissive or engaged in inappropriate behavior. Pratt is portrayed as Batman, who intervenes to save the day. While not an official campaign ad, the video has been widely shared and discussed, with some commentators praising its impact and others questioning its substance.