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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gene Johnson

New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

Candidate AI Forgery - (Jonathan Rinaldi via AP)

A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery over allegations he used artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media.

Jonathan Rinaldi was arrested outside his home Wednesday and could face up to two years in prison if convicted. The 47-year-old ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for a council seat from Queens last year.

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