Donald Trump uses AI to fake Taylor Swift endorsement

Donald Trump came under fire for posting AI-generated images that falsely implied Taylor Swift had endorsed his presidential campaign, prompting alarm and outcry.

Shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, the images depict Swift and her fans wearing "Swifties for Trump" shirts, along with a prominent image of Swift styled as Uncle Sam, urging voters to support Trump. Accompanying the posts, Trump declared, "I accept!" suggesting his approval of this fabricated endorsement.

The images sparked outrage among Swift's fans, many of whom are concerned about the spread of misinformation, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2024 election. Swift has not publicly endorsed any candidate for this election, although she supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020 and has been critical of Trump.

Legal experts suggest that Swift may have grounds for a lawsuit against Trump for violating her right of publicity and potentially for defamation, as the false endorsement could harm her reputation.