"One fake post featured an AI-generated image of LGBTQ+ ally Cher, whose real Facebook profile includes "PRIDE" sandwiched between two Pride flags, standing next to Donald Trump and an AI-generated statue that deems her "the goddess of pop"."
"Other fake articles quote celebrities such as Cher, Pink and Pedro Pascal, saying: "Donald Trump is a tough man. He can be brash, outspoken, and unapologetic. But in my lifetime, no one has fought harder for the heart and soul of America.""
"Another fake post claims Mick Jagger is facing backlash for being homophobic: "Some fans say they are boycotting rock legend Mick Jagger after comments circulating online claimed he said children should not be exposed to cartoons featuring LGBTQ themes.""
AI-generated disinformation campaigns on Facebook create fake posts attributing homophobic statements to celebrities like Cher, Pink, Mick Jagger, and Pedro Pascal. These posts feature AI-generated images and fabricated quotes supporting right-wing political positions, including false claims that celebrities oppose LGBTQ+ representation in media. While some users recognize the posts as fake, others engage with and amplify the content, spreading anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. These false posts are easily disproven through basic searches but persist on the platform. This represents an ongoing pattern of AI-enabled disinformation targeting LGBTQ+ issues on social media, exploiting the distinction between misinformation and deliberately crafted disinformation.
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