Source: Vice
Summary
A fake image of Senator Mitch McConnell in a hospital bed, generated using AI, was circulating online. The image showed McConnell covered in tubes and in a state of distress. The image was later confirmed to be artificially created.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
AI-generated fakes are getting better, but our skepticism is getting worse. The image of Senator McConnell was convincing enough to fool some, but not convincing enough to avoid being debunked. This is the AI “progress” we’ve been promised. Another day, another deepfake. Because what’s more innovative than lying to people more efficiently?
Author: Evan Null
