Batman‑Inspired AI Ad Sparks Buzz in LA Mayor Race
TL;DR
An AI-generated Batman‑themed campaign ad for Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral bid depicts Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass as villains while Pratt leads residents to “save” the city; it went viral, drawing conservative praise as a potential top political ad of the year and sparking debates about the ethics of using AI to depict real political figures without permission. Pratt did not commission the ad; AI filmmaker Charlie Curran produced it. Polls show Bass leading Pratt at the moment, and the piece frames AI-driven ads as a growing trend in campaigns.
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