Viral AI Clip of Trump Falsely Claims Block on Epstein Files Sparks Misinformation Wave
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A widely shared AI-generated audio clip has sparked a wave of misinformation, claiming that President Donald Trump is attempting to block the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The clip, which has garnered millions of views on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, features a Trump-like voice allegedly berating officials and threatening to take others down with him if he is held accountable. However, experts have debunked the audio as a fake, created using OpenAI's text-to-video model, Sora. The clip was first posted by a liberal TikTok user and has since been shared in multiple videos without proper attribution, obscuring its AI origins. The misinformation wave has also seen liberal social media users spreading false claims that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said recently released Epstein emails do not refer to the president. However, a White House account on the platform has denied this claim, calling it a 'weapons-grade moron' statement. The spread of disinformation has highlighted the challenges of fact-checking in a hyperpolarized country, where social media platforms often lack adequate moderation. Despite President Trump's signature on a bill requiring the release of government documents on Epstein, insiders warn that his administration may still use redactions, procedural delays, or federal investigations to keep explosive details out of the public eye. Epstein, a wealthy financier, was accused of trafficking girls and young women for sex and had close ties with business tycoons, politicians, academics, and celebrities. His 2019 arrest sparked widespread outrage and pressure for a full accounting of his network and finances.
