Fake images made to show Trump with Black supporters highlight concerns around AI and elections

By MATT BROWN and DAVID KLEPPER
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fake images of Donald Trump surrounded by smiling Black voters are circulating online, highlighting the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence ahead of the 2024 election. The images, which have not been linked back to Trump’s campaign, could mislead people about the former president’s support among African Americans. Some in Trump’s campaign have expressed frustration with the images, which they said could undermine the campaign’s outreach to Black voters. Powerful AI programs that can easily generate lifelike audio and video are now cheaper and easier to use than ever, making it hard to distinguish what’s real from what’s not.