LFI Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Caricature of Cyril Hanouna

The party acknowledges the image as an error but resists calls for a formal apology, fueling political tensions in France.

The caricature, shared by La France Insoumise (LFI) as part of an anti-racism campaign, has been criticized for resembling antisemitic propaganda from the 1930s.
Olivier Faure, leader of the Socialist Party, has publicly demanded that LFI issue a formal apology, calling the incident unacceptable.
LFI leaders admit the image was a mistake caused by artificial intelligence but have refused to apologize formally, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon dismissing accusations outright.
Mathilde Panot, head of LFI deputies, claims the controversy is being exploited by far-right groups and certain media to discredit the party.
The incident has sparked broader discussions about the ethical use of AI in political campaigns and the handling of public backlash in political discourse.