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AI Falsely Links NYC Mayor Mamdani to Epstein

2/4/2026

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On February 2, 2026, AI-generated images falsely depicted Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, with Jeffrey Epstein, misrepresenting his age.
The images originated from a parody X account that is watermarked as AI-generated.
The account claimed to create memes and visuals and acknowledged making images, saying, "Damn you guys failed."
The NYC Mayor’s Office did not comment on the matter, and false claims about Mamdani's parentage emerged.

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Story summary

On February 2, 2026, AI-generated images falsely depicted Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, with Jeffrey Epstein, misrepresenting his age.
The images originated from a parody X account that is watermarked as AI-generated.
The account claimed to create memes and visuals and acknowledged making images, saying, "Damn you guys failed."
The NYC Mayor’s Office did not comment on the matter, and false claims about Mamdani's parentage emerged.