AI-generated videos depicting Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have been used repeatedly to target her and her leadership, including portrayals as characters and scenes involving residents throwing tomatoes. Bass expressed concern that the videos reflect a dangerous trend, arguing they are entirely fictional while warning that hateful, demonizing messaging can provoke unstable people and jeopardize safety. Spencer Pratt acknowledged he could vet some reposted videos but dismissed Bass’s concerns and criticized her leadership during the Palisades fires. The Palisades fire caused deaths and widespread destruction. Pratt also described his political influences and said death threats contributed to his decision to buy a gun and support concealed carry.
"Bass told Michaelson last week that she is concerned over the videos, calling it a dangerous trend. I think it's a very dangerous trend. One, because it is absolutely 150% fiction. But what's worrying me now is, is that his social media is now taking on a violent turn. And that worries me because when you do that and when your messages are so hateful, or when you demonize people, then you do provoke people who are unstable and you can jeopardize people's safety, she said."
"Pratt admitted he could vet some videos that he reposts more, but dismissed Bass's concerns and took a shot again at her leadership during the fires after hearing her express her concerns to Michaelson. Which is the funniest thing I've ever heard coming from the lady who allowed 12 people to burn alive, he said. And she's worrying about AI."
"Some depict her as characters like Darth Vader or Joker. One also shows residents hitting her with tomatoes. Bass told Michaelson last week that she is concerned over the videos, calling it a dangerous trend. I think it's a very dangerous trend. One, because it is absolutely 150% fiction. But what's worrying me now is, is that his social media is now taking on a violent turn."
"During the interview with Michaelson, Pratt named Jesus Christ as his political role model and he explained that being a hated reality star started his journey towards Republicans. Pratt is best known for his involvement in reality TV shows like The Hills. According to Pratt, mounting death threats led him to purchase a gun and more in favor of concealed carry."
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