"AI-generated political ads spark controversy in US elections"

The Republican National Committee released an AI-generated ad depicting a dystopian future if President Joe Biden is reelected, including a scenario where San Francisco officials "close" the city due to escalating crime and a fentanyl crisis. The ad's use of AI images highlights the potential for emerging technologies in political advertising. However, the idea of San Francisco actually closing is hard to imagine, and cities in GOP-controlled states tend to have higher rates of violent crime. The ad was released in response to Biden's announcement that he would seek a second term.