Donald Trump re-shared AI-generated images on Truth Social that suggested Taylor Swift and some of her fans endorsed him for the 2024 presidential election.
Trump wrote "I accept!" in a post with an image showing Swift dressed as Uncle Sam with the writing "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." Another image sows fan wearing T-shirts with the slogan "Swifties for Trump."
Swift did not publicly endorse any candidates for the 2024 election and has previously shown support for Democratic candidates, including endorsing President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.
Trump also re-shared AI-generated images depicting Vice President Kamala Harris as a communist and a deepfake video featuring Elon Musk, adding to concerns about misinformation surrounding the 2024 election.
Generative AI technology has the potential to create disinformation campaigns, and some Republican groups, including Ron DeSantis's campaign, have shared AI-generated imagery this election season.
Trump previously shared an AI-generated image of himself, suggesting he is familiar with AI-generated content.
Investors on the "Shark Tank" show had to warn fans of scams impersonating the show's investors.
Advocates are calling for legislation to address the growing issue of fake AI-generated images online.
Some Taylor Swift fans have formed a grassroots group called "Swifties for Kamala" to support Vice President Kamala Harris, separate from Swift's own political stance.
CNN cites a statement by Steven Cheung, Trump's campaign spokesman: "Swifties for Trump is a massive movement that grows bigger every single day!"
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: The Guardian, Reuters, The New York Times, NBC News, Newsweek, Business Insider, The Independent, Forbes, Futurism, Le Monde, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Yahoo News, Washington Examiner, Geo News, Hollywood Unlocked, Out, The Nerd Stash.