DeSantis PAC uses AI-generated Trump voice in new ad

An ad by the DeSantis-aligned Super PAC, Never Back Down, has raised eyebrows by making use of artificial intelligence to imitate former President Donald Trump's voice. The ad criticizes Trump for his social media posts directed at Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a key figure in Iowa politics whom the DeSantis campaign is courting.

A source from NBC News confirmed that AI was employed to replicate Trump's voice reading his social media comments. This isn't the first time AI has been used in political advertising. For instance, an RNC advertisement from April utilized AI to create dystopian imagery of a future if President Joe Biden were to win re-election in 2024.

The use of AI in political campaigns has sparked concerns among candidates and voters. Even Trump's supporter, Kari Lake, issued a statement urging candidates to pledge against the usage of AI in their campaigns. A petition was also brought before the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to seek regulation on the matter but ended in a deadlock with a 3-3 vote.

Keywords

DeSantis
Super PAC
Never Back Down
AI-generated voice
Donald Trump
Kim Reynolds
RNC ad
Dystopian future
Biden re-election
Campaign regulation
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Kari Lake

FAQ

Q: What is the title of the ad discussed in the article? A: The ad is by the DeSantis-aligned Super PAC, Never Back Down.

Q: What novel technique was used in the ad to criticize Donald Trump? A: The ad used artificial intelligence to generate a voice that mimics former President Donald Trump.

Q: Who is Kim Reynolds, and why is she mentioned in the ad? A: Kim Reynolds is the Governor of Iowa. Trump criticized her on social media, and the DeSantis campaign is attempting to gain her favor.

Q: Has AI been used in political ads before? A: Yes, the RNC used AI to generate fake images of a dystopian future if Biden were re-elected in 2024.

Q: What are some concerns regarding the use of AI in political campaigns? A: Candidates and voters are concerned about the implications of using AI, including misinformation and manipulation of the public.

Q: Has there been any regulatory action taken against the use of AI in political campaigns? A: A petition was brought before the Federal Election Commission to regulate the use of AI, but it resulted in a deadlock with a 3-3 vote.

Q: Did any Trump supporter call for a ban on AI in campaigns? A: Yes, Trump's surrogate Kari Lake called for candidates to pledge not to use AI at all during their campaigns.