AI-crafted videos casting reality-TV figure Spencer Pratt as a political savior have vaulted his outsider campaign for Los Angeles mayor into the spotlight, illustrating how low-cost generative tools are reshaping electioneering. Pratt denies coordinating the viral clips while sharing them online; incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has called the trend dangerous, citing violent motifs in some posts. Strategists note Republicans have leaned into AI faster than Democrats, but warn disclosures can depress trust and that overuse risks backlash. With minimal platform enforcement and limited regulation, experts expect AI-fueled meme warfare to expand even as voter fatigue with synthetic content grows.
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