Former President Donald Trump has been busy on his social media accounts, especially as the Democrats gear up for their big convention in Chicago. But it seems some of his posts are more fiction than fact.
In a strange twist, Trump recently shared an AI-generated image of pop sensation Taylor Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, seemingly endorsing his campaign with a patriotic “Taylor wants YOU to VOTE for DONALD TRUMP.”
Of course, Swift, who’s been belting out hits on her world tour, never made such an endorsement. But that didn’t stop Trump from jumping on the bandwagon, captioning the fake image with “I accept!”
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This isn’t Trump’s first rodeo with AI-generated content. Just before the convention, he also reposted an image showing someone who looks like Vice President Kamala Harris addressing what appears to be a communist rally.
And earlier, he shared a video of himself dancing next to Elon Musk—another AI creation. These are just the latest in a series of posts where Trump uses AI-generated images to take jabs at his opponents or create the illusion of endorsements for himself.
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Some of these images are so over-the-top that it’s hard not to laugh. But as AI-generated content becomes more realistic and widespread, experts are raising alarms.
They worry that this technology could be used to spread more harmful and believable disinformation, potentially tricking voters and shaking their trust in what they see online.
Public Citizen’s Lisa Gilbert points out that these AI deepfakes, like the one featuring Taylor Swift, highlight the dangers of misinformation in our society. The potential for abuse in our elections, she warns, is vast and damaging.’
Interestingly, despite the buzz around these AI images, Swift herself has stayed quiet, focusing on her world tour.
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But that hasn’t stopped Trump and his supporters from trying to use her massive fan base—affectionately known as “Swifties”—to grab headlines and shift the focus away from the Democratic convention.
And while Trump’s use of these AI-generated images has stirred up conversation, it also raises bigger questions about the future of elections and how we regulate this rapidly evolving technology.
Some lawmakers are pushing for legislation to control AI-generated political content, but so far, there’s no law in place.
Meanwhile, social media platforms are struggling to keep up, with millions of users viewing and sharing these misleading images, often without realizing they’re fake.
As for Taylor Swift, she’s no stranger to political discussions. Back in 2020, she supported President Joe Biden and was openly critical of Trump.
This time around, while she’s stayed on the sidelines, her influence remains significant, and many are watching to see if she’ll make a political statement as the election draws nearer.
Trump’s team seems unfazed by the backlash, with his spokesman touting “Swifties for Trump” as a growing movement. Whether that’s real or just another AI-generated fantasy, only time will tell.