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AI-generated fake videos reportedly target Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin election
During the 2024 election for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, incumbent Derrick Van Orden reportedly used 'Elon Musk’s AI' to generate 'fake videos' of his opponent, Rebecca Cooke, allegedly ordering 'peasants' to vote for her.
Incident date Date unknownFirst reported Oct 31, 2026Verification reported
A Reddit post, citing a WPR.org article, reports that during the 2024 election for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, incumbent Derrick Van Orden allegedly utilized 'Elon Musk’s AI' to create 'fake videos' depicting his opponent, Rebecca Cooke, instructing 'peasants' to vote for her. Van Orden reportedly defeated Cooke in the 2024 election by fewer than three points.
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