Andrew Cuomo isn’t known as the most tech-forward candidate for mayor, but he put artificial intelligence to novel use in his latest ad, which features an AI-generated Cuomo working as a train operator, stock trader and stagehand.

The ad sparked some criticism, including for what it says about human labor.

“It seemed like many of those shots could have been done with a real film crew,” said Manhattan Assemblyman Alex Bores, who has spearheaded legislation regulating AI-generated imagery in politics.

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A recent campaign ad features an AI version of Andrew Cuomo working as a subway motorman, stock broker and stagehand

The ad sparked criticism and raised questions about compliance with a state law that sets strict disclosure rules

City Council candidate Jonathan Rina

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