Parties worry deepfake bombshells could sow chaos before Election Day

Strategists in both parties are bracing for an October or November surprise coming in the form of a deepfake video clip that they worry could have a significant impact on the final days of the presidential race, recognizing that artificial intelligence (AI) counterfeits have become very advanced.

Strategists in both parties are bracing for an October or November surprise coming in the form of a deepfake video clip that they worry could have a significant impact on the final days of the presidential race, recognizing that artificial intelligence (AI) counterfeits have become very advanced.

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Trump shares fake image of Harris speaking to communist event

Former President Trump shared a fake photo of Vice President Harris speaking at a communist event in Chicago ahead of the start of the Democratic National Convention. Trump posted the image on Truth Social late Saturday and again on X on Sunday, adding on to accusations he has made about her recently, calling her a communist and referring to her as “Comrade Kamala.”