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return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

www.wired.com

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This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

www.wired.com

return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago
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A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.
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    Unfortunately the article is paywalled. Are there any pictures in the article I want to see how realistic the AI girl is because most AI images are pretty obvious so I want to see how dumb these dumb men are.

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      There you go (article in spanish) https://www.sinembargo.mx/4794809/joven-crea-influencer-con-ia-y-gana-miles-de-dolares-enganando-seguidores-maga/

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        Oh it’s her. This isn’t a new story this has been around for ages.

        I love the one of her in the military uniform, her name plate literally says US ARMY, how dumb are these guys?

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      Seems to be the same article from Ars Technica: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/indian-med-student-rakes-in-thousands-with-ai-generated-maga-hottie/

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      Not a one. I am disappoint.

      https://archive.ph/ki0cB

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