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AI-generated images of 'hungry Canadians' spark criticism

A Canadian commentator has criticized the use of AI-generated images by the Conservative Party of Canada, specifically for depicting hungry Canadians. Don Curren argues that this practice is "grotesquely antihuman" and pulls politics into a dystopian realm of generative AI. The Toronto Star columnist highlighted that the depicted individuals were not real, a tactic he believes leads to a dark place. AI

IMPACT AI-generated imagery in political campaigns raises ethical concerns about authenticity and manipulation.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece criticizing the use of AI in political advertising.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Using the tools of an American #AI company to generate realistic-looking depictions of hungry #Canadians is grotesquely antihuman. It drags #politics out of th

    “Using the tools of an American #AI company to generate realistic-looking depictions of hungry #Canadians is grotesquely antihuman. It drags #politics out of the real world and into the dystopic world of #generativeAI .” #CPC #ConservativePartyofCanada www.thestar.com/opinion/sta…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Using the tools of an American #AI company to generate realistic-looking depictions of hungry #Canadians is grotesquely antihuman. It drags #politics out of th

    “Using the tools of an American #AI company to generate realistic-looking depictions of hungry #Canadians is grotesquely antihuman. It drags #politics out of the real world and into the dystopic world of #generativeAI .” #CPC #ConservativePartyofCanada www.thestar.com/opinion/sta…