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AI-generated political ads spark outrage in Canada

An opinion piece criticizes the use of AI-generated images by the Conservative Party of Canada, specifically depicting hungry Canadians. The author argues that this practice is "grotesquely antihuman" and pulls politics into a dystopian realm of generative AI. The Toronto Star columnist Don Curren is cited for his commentary on the issue, highlighting how the party's latest ad featured non-existent individuals. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about the ethical implications and potential misuse of AI in political campaigning.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an opinion piece about the use of AI in political advertising, rather than a direct release or policy change.

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AI-generated political ads spark outrage in Canada

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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…