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Man In India Reveals He Conned 'Super Dumb' MAGA Fans Into Paying For His Med School With Fake AI Influencer

A Indian man says he made thousands of dollars a month by creating a fake AI MAGA influencer to cash in on fans.
The influencer, Emily Hart, appeared as a MAGA-worshipping, bikini-clad heroine to attract followers.
The scam used Google's Gemini tools to craft MAGA content that resonated with the audience.
The man said Democrats did not engage with the liberal version because they could tell it was AI-driven.
Wired documented his success and details of the scam, including how little time he spent daily.
The report characterizes the act as unethical but acknowledges the cleverness of the scam.
The article notes prior AI-disinformation trends tied to figures with political influence.
The scam leveraged eye-catching memes and sensational quotes to mock Democrats and energize MAGA followers.
The article cites the scam as part of broader concerns about fake AI influencers in political contexts.
The piece was written by Peter Karleby for Comic Sands, with background on the scammer's life and motivations.

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