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SNL Under Fire for AI-Generated Images in Jokes

12/17/2025

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SNL faces scrutiny for potentially using undeclared AI-generated images during its Weekend Update segment.
Colin Jost's joke about U.S. President Donald Trump was paired with an image detected as 99.9% AI-generated.
Critics say this AI use undermines the humor, arguing SNL's charm relies on intentionally flawed visuals.
NBCUniversal mandates AI disclosure for political ads but has no clear policy for editorial content.

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SNL faces scrutiny for potentially using undeclared AI-generated images during its Weekend Update segment.
Colin Jost's joke about U.S. President Donald Trump was paired with an image detected as 99.9% AI-generated.
Critics say this AI use undermines the humor, arguing SNL's charm relies on intentionally flawed visuals.
NBCUniversal mandates AI disclosure for political ads but has no clear policy for editorial content.