Former President Trump Denies Knowledge of AI-Generated Pro-Trump Images Featuring Taylor Swift

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22/08/2024 18h41

Former President Donald Trump has denied any knowledge of the AI-generated images depicting Taylor Swift and her fans supporting his political campaign. Trump made these claims in an interview with Fox Business when asked whether he was concerned about facing a possible lawsuit from the well-known singer.

The controversial images in question were posted on Trump's recently launched social media platform, Truth Social. Some of the pictures showcased women wearing t-shirts that read "Swifties for Trump," while others depicted Swift as Uncle Sam with the slogan "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." In response to these images, Trump commented, "I don't know anything about them other than somebody else generated them."

During the interview, Trump maintained his innocence, insisting that the images were created by individuals other than himself. He also raised concerns about the potential dangers of AI technology, stating, "AI is always very dangerous in that way. It's happening with me too. They're having me speak, endorse other products and things. It's a little bit dangerous out there."

It is worth noting that Taylor Swift had endorsed President Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election. However, she has not made any public statements regarding the upcoming 2024 race. In a tweet from last year, Swift expressed her support for then-Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris, stating, "Gonna be watching and supporting @KamalaHarris by yelling at the TV a lot."

This is not the first time Trump has shown an interest in Taylor Swift. In a report by Rolling Stone, it was revealed that Trump allies had declared a "holy war" against the pop star, with Trump privately claiming to be more popular than her. Furthermore, in a meeting on Capitol Hill, Trump allegedly criticized Swift's endorsement of Biden, questioning her judgment and stating, "He doesn't know how to get off a stage."

Despite their differing political views, Trump has expressed admiration for Swift, describing her as "beautiful" and "very talented." However, the former president's recent denial of any involvement with the AI-generated images suggests a disconnect between his admiration for the artist and his knowledge of the online content featuring her.

Swift has addressed Trump in the past, particularly his response to racial tensions. In a post on X in 2020, she chastised the former president for his handling of such issues and questioned his claim to moral superiority.

As the controversy surrounding these AI-generated pro-Trump images continues, it remains to be seen whether Taylor Swift will take any legal action against Trump for their unauthorized use. The debate around the dangerous implications of AI technology and its impact on public figures like Trump also raises concerns about the future of digital content manipulation.

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