Midjourney Is Creating Donald Trump Pictures When Asked For ...
Popular AI-powered image generator Midjourney has made headlines for its stance on creating images of prominent political figures such as Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Despite initially stating that users would be blocked from generating such images ahead of the US presidential election, Midjourney has been known to produce various depictions of these figures when prompted in specific ways.
Creation of Trump Images
When asked to generate an image of the “President of the United States,” Midjourney surprisingly produced four distinct images of former President Donald Trump. Similarly, when prompted for an image of the “next president of the United States,” the AI tool once again showcased four different variations of Trump. Additionally, when requested to create images of the “current president of the United States,” Midjourney crafted three depictions of Trump and one of former President Barack Obama.
Community Restrictions
While Midjourney has refrained from creating images of Trump or Biden when explicitly forbidden, the company disclosed that the Midjourney community decided to prohibit the use of ‘Donald Trump’ and ‘Joe Biden’ during the election period.
Company Statements and Response
Midjourney was among the pioneering AI image-generating tools to explicitly ban users from creating images of Trump and Biden in light of the elections. The CEO, David Holtz, expressed the importance of exercising caution during the election period, emphasizing the need to avoid generating potentially misleading content.
Concerns and Future Preventive Measures
As debates on the regulation of AI-generated content continue, a coalition of tech giants has pledged to combat deepfakes in elections globally. However, Midjourney was notably absent from this collaborative effort.
Recently, concerns have risen regarding Midjourney’s guardrails, with reports indicating failures in preventing the creation of misleading images involving Trump and Biden. Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Digital Hate Countermeasures Center, highlighted the concerning implications of easily manipulating such AI tools for malicious purposes.
In conclusion, the prevalence of AI-generated images and the potential for misuse underscore the importance of ongoing discussions and initiatives to safeguard against the dissemination of misleading and harmful content.
