Jan 17, 2025Single source
Queens prosecutors say ex-council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi used AI to fake endorsements and news reports
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Queens prosecutors allege former City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi used AI in his 2025 campaign to make posts resembling real endorsements and news coverage. They say the material credited support to people and institutions that had not given it and falsely said opponent Lynn Schulman had withdrawn. He was charged with forgery and possession of forged instruments.
What this means for youAI tools can make fake endorsements and news items that look real, so check political claims with the named person or outlet. Election officials and voters may need to verify sources more carefully.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1557
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