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Fake AI video accuses James Talarico reaches 500,000 views

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Storm-1516 group created an AI video falsely accusing Senate candidate James Talarico of sexual assault.
The video was posted on X from a new account, Zyon Lewis, created in September.
Users noted AI artifacts such as smooth skin and jittery movements.
Gnida Project said the post used a fake X account to push fabricated testimony.
Fifteen bots and influencers amplified the claim, reaching over 500,000 views and comments before suspension.

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Story summary

Storm-1516 group created an AI video falsely accusing Senate candidate James Talarico of sexual assault.
The video was posted on X from a new account, Zyon Lewis, created in September.
Users noted AI artifacts such as smooth skin and jittery movements.
Gnida Project said the post used a fake X account to push fabricated testimony.
Fifteen bots and influencers amplified the claim, reaching over 500,000 views and comments before suspension.