Whoopi Goldberg Says She Was ‘Stunned’ by Spencer Pratt’s AI Campaign Video: ‘Full of Violent…

A campaign video using artificial intelligence for Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral candidacy has drawn criticism for its violent depictions of political figures. The video, which targeted Mayor Karen Bass, Kamala Harris, and Gavin Newsom, sparked debate about the ethical implications of AI in political campaigns.

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The AI-generated video portrayed Karen Bass as villainous characters and included graphic scenes of violence, such as throwing tomatoes resembling blood and drowning the mayor and governor in a reservoir. Whoopi Goldberg expressed her shock at the violent imagery, emphasizing the need to reduce violence. While some supported the viral approach of the campaign, others raised concerns about the potential for AI to be misleading in political messaging.