New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is finding it extremely challenging to deal with the spread of AI-generated fake images of him on social media platforms, including those allegedly taken with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his mother, film director Mira Nair. The fake images were created using an AI tool developed by Google and have been circulating online, causing significant distress for Mamdani.
The AI-generated images show Mamdani as a child with his mother posing with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos in one instance, and another depicts Mair holding a baby Mamdani with Epstein, Clinton, Maxwell, and Bezos - an image that would be 34 years old.
In response to the situation, Mayor Mamdani has expressed his frustration at having to deal with these fake images, stating that it is "incredibly difficult" for him personally to see and know they are fabricated, yet spread rapidly across the globe in a time of misinformation.
This incident highlights the need for more robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) at all levels of government. Mayor Mamdani emphasized the importance of taking deliberate steps to rein in the abuse of this technology, particularly in public life.
In an interview, he also referenced the old adage that "a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes," indicating the challenge of correcting misinformation quickly enough. The Mayor stressed the need for a regulatory system that can effectively address AI misuse and ensure the integrity of government services.
New York City has recently taken steps to address this issue, with plans to publish new rules governing the use of AI tools in classrooms later this month.
The AI-generated images show Mamdani as a child with his mother posing with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos in one instance, and another depicts Mair holding a baby Mamdani with Epstein, Clinton, Maxwell, and Bezos - an image that would be 34 years old.
In response to the situation, Mayor Mamdani has expressed his frustration at having to deal with these fake images, stating that it is "incredibly difficult" for him personally to see and know they are fabricated, yet spread rapidly across the globe in a time of misinformation.
This incident highlights the need for more robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) at all levels of government. Mayor Mamdani emphasized the importance of taking deliberate steps to rein in the abuse of this technology, particularly in public life.
In an interview, he also referenced the old adage that "a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes," indicating the challenge of correcting misinformation quickly enough. The Mayor stressed the need for a regulatory system that can effectively address AI misuse and ensure the integrity of government services.
New York City has recently taken steps to address this issue, with plans to publish new rules governing the use of AI tools in classrooms later this month.
, now they gotta own up to cleaning it 
. can't just leave a tool like that out there for anyone to abuse... seems like common sense 
i was just thinking about my cat's birthday party last week and how i totally forgot to get her that cute little bow tie she wanted 
anyway back to AI fake images... like, can't we just have one honest news source on social media?! 
but seriously, google should really be more careful with this AI tool... i mean, who needs a PhD in AI engineering to create something that goes rogue? 
... I'm sayin', we need some serious oversight on these AI tools before they get out of control. This whole thing reeks of manipulation, if you ask me 
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! and not only that but its even got him hangin out w/ some pretty shady ppl like epstein and maxwell... thats just gross 
. i feel 4 him tho, it cant be easy seein pics of ur mom holdin a baby version of u 
. anyhoo, sum1 gotta take responsibility 4 this tech so we dont have fake pics of ppl all over the place. NYC is tryna do somethin about it tho, like new rules 4 ai use in schools 
. I mean, can you imagine seeing pics of Mayor Mamdani as a kid with people you've never met? It's like a bad sci-fi movie 
. The thing is, these AI tools are getting more advanced by the day, making it harder to tell fact from fiction. We need better regulations in place, like a truth-o-meter for social media posts 
. It's not just about Mayor Mamdani, though - we all need to be more careful when sharing info online. After all, as the Mayor said, "a lie can travel halfway around the world..." 
. Can we please take control of our online lives before AI does for us 
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but at least mayor mamdani is speaking out and saying we need to do something about it 
i think it's a great idea for the city to create new rules for AI use in schools, especially with all the kids learning tech skills 
maybe they can even teach them how to spot fake pics 
these AI-generated fake images are getting outta control! Like, can't we just have a fact-checking bot to vet this stuff? 
. It's wild how quickly they spread too, like the truth is literally too slow for some people 
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. This is a major issue and we can't let our guard down. The whole "a lie can travel halfway around the world" thing is so true 
. We gotta keep our online platforms accountable. 
. It's not just about protecting politicians, it's about safeguarding all of us from misinformation and fake news 
. We can't let misinformation run rampant like this 
. It's like the old saying goes: a lie can travel far and wide before the truth has time to catch up 
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. These AI-generated fake images are not only creepy, but they're also highlighting how easily misinformation can spread like wildfire online. I mean, can you even imagine seeing a photo of yourself as a kid with someone who's, like, totally unsavory? 
- You can't just wish for regulation, you gotta make it happen! I think Mayor Mamdani is doing his part by speaking out about this issue, but we need more concrete actions from our leaders. This fake image thingy is getting out of hand and it's not just the mayor who's affected, everyone's trust is at stake 
that's what our mayor is dealing with rn and it's just wild how AI can create such convincing images... i feel bad for him, it must be super tough to deal with ppl spreading false info about his personal life. 
and it's not just about him, it's about how easily this tech can be used to manipulate ppl. Like, what's next? AI-generated vids of our fam members doing shady stuff?! 
. The more we need regulation, not just for politicians' safety but for the whole public's trust 