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- Pratt rose quickly in Los Angeles politics after releasing AI campaign videos that denounce the city’s handling of last year’s Palisades fires.
- Observers say his ascent stems more from fire-response criticism than the novelty of AI videos.
- AI videos, which cost far less than traditional ads, may be amplified by platform algorithms, increasing candidate appeal.
- Voters expressed anger over the fire aftermath, feeling the city’s leadership failed residents like Pratt.
