A recent political campaign video generated by AI has sparked controversy for its use of racist imagery and stereotypes. The clip, shown at a party launch, depicts people of various ethnic backgrounds in violent or divisive roles, including a man with a machete, a Middle Eastern figure with an explosive vest, a South Asian individual discussing mass migration, and an Indigenous elder referencing welfare. Critics argue the video reflects the unchecked use of AI in political messaging and highlights the need for stronger regulatory oversight. The incident has prompted calls for watchdogs to gain more authority to address such content.
The inflammatory clip shows the wild west of online politicking created by unrestricted access to AI – and why watchdogs need more powers to do something about itGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s new AI-generated campaign video is a new low – even for them.The video – reportedly played at the party’s Victorian campaign launch over the weekend – is an AI-generated collection of racist tropes, depicting a man who appears to be African brandishing a machete, an apparently Middle Eastern man with an explosive vest, a South Asian man in a turban talking about “mass migration” and an Indigenous elder talking about people receiving “money … on the basis of need, not identity”. Continue reading...
