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Cuomo's AI Ad Sparks Racism Backlash in Mayoral Race
10/23/2025
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Story summary
- New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo posted an AI-generated ad that many labeled racist, triggering backlash and quick removal.
- Activists and commentators condemned the ad for offensive imagery, with some calling it "fascist AI slop".
- Zohran Mamdani, rival candidate, mocked Cuomo's reliance on AI and suggested that a fake Cuomo might be preferable.
- The episode underscores tensions in the mayoral race ahead of the November 4 election.
