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LA mayor race goes viral with AI video - CNN
An AI-generated video featuring LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt went viral, potentially influencing the election with synthesized content.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Spencer Pratt
Updated May 7, 2026 · 1 min read
The LA mayoral race took an unexpected turn when an AI-generated video featuring candidate Spencer Pratt went viral. The video rapidly gained millions of views online, significantly boosting the profile of the reality star turned social media influencer and now political hopeful.
What happened
The AI-generated video features Spencer Pratt. The video's viral spread has brought increased attention to Pratt's campaign.