Aug 4, 2026Single source
Wisconsin Rep. Van Orden reportedly posted Grok Imagine videos of opponent Rebecca Cooke saying things she did not say
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Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden repeatedly posted Grok Imagine videos showing Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke making statements she did not make. Cooke called them deceptive and defamatory. His campaign called them obvious satire. Cooke's attorneys later sent a cease-and-desist letter alleging the videos were meant to mislead voters.
What this means for youAI tools can now make realistic videos of real people saying things they never said. Before sharing a political clip, check whether a reliable news source confirms it. Election officials and lawmakers face the question of how to treat such clips.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1721
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