This incident is a clear example of how artificial intelligence can be used to manipulate public perception.
Summary
Donald Trump shared fake AI-generated images of Taylor Swift, sparking outrage among his fans and demonstrating the power of social media.
Recently, Donald Trump shared on his social networks artificial intelligence-generated images depicting Taylor Swift in fictional situations, as if the singer was supporting his presidential campaign.
These images, while clearly fake, generated a huge backlash on social media, especially among Swift’s fans, known as “swifties.” The images were quickly identified as doctored, but still sparked a wave of discussion.
Trump, in sharing these images, seemed to be trying to capitalize on the popularity of Taylor Swift, one of the most influential artists in the world, to attract the support of her followers and, perhaps, a young fan base. However, the strategy had the opposite effect, angering many Swifties, known for their loyalty to the singer and for her political stance, which often diverges from Trump’s policies.
Swifties, who have a history of online mobilization, quickly responded, denying the images and saying Taylor Swift would never endorse Trump’s campaign. Instead of gaining support, the action generated a wave of criticism and memes, highlighting the power of Swift’s online fan community to defend the artist and her political stances.
This incident is a clear example of how artificial intelligence can be used to manipulate public perception and the complex interactions between celebrities, politics and social media.
Other musical artists, including Celine Dion and The Estate of Isaac Hayes, have also expressed their disgust at Donald Trump’s use of their music at recent events, proving that he knows how to play the game, even if it’s dirty.
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