Donald Trump Uses AI to Turn Longtime Nemesis Robert De Niro Into a MAGA Supporter
2026-09-08
RadarOnline
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Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting Robert De Niro, a known critic, as a Trump supporter. The fabricated image, created using AI tools, falsely suggests De Niro endorsed Trump, spreading misinformation and potentially harming De Niro's reputation and public discourse.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system was used to create and disseminate a fabricated image that misrepresents a public figure's political views, which is a form of misinformation causing harm to communities by misleading the public and potentially influencing political opinions. The AI-generated content was shared by a prominent figure, increasing its impact. The harm is realized and ongoing, not merely potential. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct role of AI in generating and spreading false information causing social harm.[AI generated]