This article poses several questions especially on the application of artificial intelligent deepfakes especially in relation to Trump’s bid to endear himself with Black-Americans. Critics have argued that such images put out influential wrong information regarding the actual level of support of Trump among such subgroups. This is a strategy that not only weakens the credibility of the electoral systems but also relies on racism to manipulate voters into perceiving there to be way more support for Trump than is the reality.
The deepfake in question has Trump smiling with Black women, thus being capable of manipulating the 2024 election results. This element makes it clear why it is important for the voter to question what he or she sees and from the media in a bid to fight disinformation during the political campaigns. It is big, because such tactics imply an ability to change people’s mind and thus, influence the outcomes of elections.
For a detailed overview, I recommend reading the full article here.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/03/04/trump-supporters-target-black-voters-ai-photos-fake/
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