AI Memes Shape 2024 Presidential Race Amid Absurdity and Controversy

Experts feared deepfakes, but AI-generated political memes have instead emerged as viral tools for spreading false and sometimes racist messages.

Generative AI has not produced feared deepfakes but rather absurd political memes, including images of Trump and Harris in outlandish scenarios.
These AI-generated memes, while often cartoonish, have been used to perpetuate false and racist narratives, particularly by Trump supporters.
The use of AI in political campaigns has sparked debate, with some defending it as humor and others criticizing it for spreading misinformation.
AI tools have made it easier and faster to create viral political content, raising concerns about the influence of hyperrealistic images in elections.
Despite the controversy, AI-generated content continues to be a significant factor in shaping the discourse of the 2024 presidential race.