The Emperor's New Screenshots: A Cautionary Tale of AI Generated Propaganda President Trump's recent 10 hour posting spree on Truth Social, featuring AI generated images and unverified claims, has raised more questions than answers about the intersection of politics, technology, and propaganda.
While the spectacle has been widely reported, its implications warrant a closer examination. From a technical standpoint, AI generated visual content is not novel; it's been a staple of social media for years.
However, when wielded by a sitting president to promulgate policy announcements and defend his record, the stakes are significantly higher.