The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Scammer Dupes ‘Dumb’ MAGA Men With AI Model by Leigh Kimmins
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A cash‑strapped medical student named Sam (who uses a pseudonym) revealed how he earned thousands by creating an AI‑generated “conservative” Instagram persona called Emily Hart, a 20‑something who posted pro‑Christian, pro‑Second Amendment, anti‑woke, anti‑immigration content. Using Google Gemini’s advice to target “MAGA” viewers—whom he described as “super‑dumb” and disposable‑income rich—he combined political slogans, beer, guns and Bible references, quickly amassing 10,000 followers, millions of Reel views, and revenue through the Fanvue platform and merchandise sales. The account was later banned for “fraudulent” activity, but not before demonstrating how AI‑driven, rage‑bait content can virally monetize niche political audiences.
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