AI-generated audio of JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk spreads online
An audio clip purporting to be US Vice President JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk went viral on social media. Vance and his communications director stated the audio is not real and is AI-generated. Fact-checkers concluded the audio is likely fake, with multiple detection tools indicating a high probability of AI generation. Vance threatened legal action against the user who posted it.
- Date it happened
- 2025-03-23
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