AI-Generated Bot Campaign Spreads False Allegations Against T.D. Jakes
Bishop T.D. Jakes reported that 44,000 AI-generated bots spread false allegations linking him to Diddy's alleged sex parties, along with fake images and videos. Jakes stated that 98% of the bots were artificially generated and criticized social media as a source of misinformation.
What happened
According to T.D. Jakes, 44,000 AI-generated bots were released to spread false rumors linking him to Diddy's alleged sex parties. Jakes said that an investigation determined 98% of the bots were artificial intelligence-generated.
Fake pictures and videos circulated online depicting Jakes with Diddy in connection with these rumors.
Reported impact
Jakes expressed frustration that misinformation spread across social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, noting that legitimate news stories would appear on traditional news outlets rather than requiring people to search social media.
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