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Artificial intelligence is now being weaponized to generate fake protest videos, which are rapidly spreading through online communities frequented by supporters of the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement. While often crudely produced and readily discernible as artificial, these videos underscore the escalating threat of AI-driven misinformation and its potential to manipulate public opinion. Concerns are growing over the erosion of trust in online content as AI tools become increasingly sophisticated and accessible. The initial discussion on this trend can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o1ly3u/fake_protest_videos_are_the_latest_ai_slop_to_go/