Stuart A. Thompson

Stuart A. Thompson, a New York Times reporter focused on online influence, dives into the controversial use of AI-generated imagery by Donald Trump. He discusses a bizarre video featuring Trump as a crown-wearing pilot, examining its impact on supporters. Thompson shares how AI content targeting Democratic leaders, like voice-cloning Chuck Schumer, cleverly engages and riles up audiences. He argues that such content blurs the line between humor and propaganda, highlighting its potential to shape political narratives across parties.