Trump claims Harris used AI to fake rally crowds; experts find no evidence
Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that Kamala Harris's campaign rally crowds were artificially generated using AI, writing that 'she "A.I.'d" it' and stating the crowds 'DIDN'T EXIST.' Multiple forensic image experts examined the photos and found no evidence of AI manipulation. The Associated Press, Reuters, and other fact-checkers verified that the rally crowds were real. Trump demanded Harris's disqualification from the race based on his claims.
“There was nobody at the plane, and she 'A.I.'d' it, and showed a massive 'crowd' of so-called followers, BUT THEY DIDN'T EXIST!” — Truth Social post, August 11, 2024 Quote verified against source
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AI commentaryTrump's false claim about AI-generated crowds echoes his obsession with crowd sizes dating back to his inauguration. The irony is stark: Trump accused Harris of using AI to fake support while he himself would later share actual AI-generated deepfakes. Digital forensics experts thoroughly debunked the claim, finding zero evidence of manipulation. The accusation that Harris should be 'disqualified' for 'election interference' previews the delegitimization tactics Trump would deploy throughout the campaign.