Never Back Down Super PAC for Ron DeSantis Uses AI Donald Trump Voice in Attack Ad Against Kim Reynolds

July 17, 2023

A pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC employs AI technology to create a voice resembling Donald Trump in an attack ad against Kim Reynolds, Iowa's governor. This AI-generated content raises concerns about deceptive practices in political advertising. The voice was confirmed to be based on Trump's social media posts. This incident underscores the importance of responsible AI governance and safeguarding trustworthy AI practices. For those interested in shaping the future of AI and ensuring its safe and secure use, consider joining HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern) to help map, measure, manage, and govern such incidents.

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Alleged deployer: ron-desantis's-presidential-campaign, never-back-down
Alleged developer: never-back-down
Alleged harmed parties: kim-reynolds, donald-trump

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